--- title: "Bridgend Samaritans — check charity number 1170848 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bridgend Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170848. Education/training charity based in 2 Green Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bridgend-samaritans-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:50:38.363Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bridgend Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170848) 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 £40,518 (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 Bridgend Samaritans? Registered charity number 1170848 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 Green Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £40,518 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/bridgend-samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bridgend-samaritans) ## What does Bridgend Samaritans do? Samaritans provide completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day every day by telephone, face to face, letter and text and outside our branches at festivals, prisons, hospitals, schools, work places and with the homeless through a network of 201 branches in the UK. The vision is that fewer people die by suicide. ## What causes is Bridgend Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bridgend Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bridgend 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=bridgend-samaritans-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bridgend-samaritans) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bridgend Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Bridgend Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170848) 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 Bridgend Samaritans's charity number? Bridgend Samaritans's charity number is 1170848. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170848? Search 1170848 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 Bridgend Samaritans do? Samaritans provide completely confidential emotional support 24 hours a day every day by telephone, face to face, letter and text and outside our branches at festivals, prisons, hospitals, schools, work places and with the homeless through a network of 201 branches in the UK. The vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Does Bridgend Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bridgend 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 Bridgend Samaritans? Bridgend Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bridgend-samaritans — 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/1170848).