Is Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047146) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's charity number?

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's charity number is SC047146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047146?

Search SC047146 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO?

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/ayrshire-samaritans. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO registered as a charity?

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO was entered on the register on 1 February 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047146SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £47,167
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £79,449
Registered charity number: SC047146
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Ayrshire
Website: www.samaritans.org/branches/ayrshire-samaritans

Quick answer

Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO (number SC047146) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO do?

As an affiliate branch of the main Samaritans charity, we provide listening support to vulnerable people in distress in order to prevent death by suicide. We provide the services by telephone, on-line text, e-mail and face to face meetings. We also offer outreach to local prison and school.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO

Answers Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 February 2017
Where it says it operates: East Ayrshire

What causes is Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO registered for?

the saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047146) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's charity number?: Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's charity number is SC047146. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047146?: Search SC047146 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO do?: As an affiliate branch of the main Samaritans charity, we provide listening support to vulnerable people in distress in order to prevent death by suicide. We provide the services by telephone, on-line text, e-mail and face to face meetings. We also offer outreach to local prison and school.
Does Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO?: Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/ayrshire-samaritans. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO registered as a charity?: Ayrshire Samaritans SCIO was entered on the register on 1 February 2017.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.