--- title: "Bristol Samaritans — check charity number 1168123 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bristol Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168123. Education/training charity based in 37 St. Nicholas Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bristol-samaritans-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:15:25.067Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bristol Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1168123) 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 £89,101 (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 Bristol Samaritans? Registered charity number 1168123 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 37 St. Nicholas Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £89,101 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/bristol-samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bristol-samaritans) ## What does Bristol Samaritans do? To enable persons in the City of Bristol, Greater Bristol, South Gloucester 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 to reduce the incidence of suicide. ## What causes is Bristol Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bristol Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bristol 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=bristol-samaritans-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bristol-samaritans) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bristol Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Bristol Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168123) 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 Bristol Samaritans's charity number? Bristol Samaritans's charity number is 1168123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168123? Search 1168123 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 Bristol Samaritans do? To enable persons in the City of Bristol, Greater Bristol, South Gloucester 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 to reduce the incidence of suicide. Does Bristol Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bristol 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 Bristol Samaritans? Bristol Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/bristol-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/1168123).