--- title: "Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans — check charity number 1170657 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170657. Education/training charity based in Blackpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackpool-fylde-and-wyre-samaritans retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:54.829Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170657) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £64,740 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans? Registered charity number 1170657 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackpool Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £64,740 Website [www.samaritans.org/blackpool](http://www.samaritans.org/blackpool) ## What does Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans do? TO ENABLE PERSONS IN BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AS WELL AS ELSEWHERE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF DISTRESS AND DESPAIR, INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, TO RECEIVE CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE ## What causes is Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=blackpool-fylde-and-wyre-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/blackpool) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170657) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans's charity number? Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans's charity number is 1170657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170657? Search 1170657 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans do? TO ENABLE PERSONS IN BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AS WELL AS ELSEWHERE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF DISTRESS AND DESPAIR, INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, TO RECEIVE CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE Does Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans? Blackpool,fylde and Wyre Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/blackpool — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170657).