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Registered charity · No. 1170604CIO16 Bark Street East

Bolton Samaritans

Bolton Samaritans is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in 16 Bark Street East.

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Bolton Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170604) 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 £43,080 (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 Bolton Samaritans?

Registered charity number
1170604
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
16 Bark Street East
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£43,080

What does Bolton Samaritans do?

To enable persons in Bolton and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or 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 reduce the incidence of suicide, to promote a better understanding in society of suicide.

What causes is Bolton Samaritans registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Samaritans yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton Samaritans a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bolton Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170604) 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 Bolton Samaritans's charity number?
Bolton Samaritans's charity number is 1170604. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1170604?
Search 1170604 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 Bolton Samaritans do?
To enable persons in Bolton and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or 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 reduce the incidence of suicide, to promote a better understanding in society of suicide.
Does Bolton Samaritans have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton 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 Bolton Samaritans?
Bolton Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/bolton — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.