--- title: "Bromley and Orpington Samaritans — check charity number 1170501 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bromley and Orpington Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170501. Education/training charity based in 9b Station Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bromley-and-orpington-samaritans retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:57:37.092Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bromley and Orpington Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170501) 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 £33,404 (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 Bromley and Orpington Samaritans? Registered charity number 1170501 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 9b Station Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £33,404 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-bromley-and-orpington](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-bromley-and-orpington) ## What does Bromley and Orpington Samaritans do? To enable persons in Bromley and Orpington and all other areas who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair to receive confidential emotional support at all times in order to improve their emotional health and reduce the incidence of suicide. To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide. ## What causes is Bromley and Orpington Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bromley and Orpington Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bromley and Orpington 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=bromley-and-orpington-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-bromley-and-orpington) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bromley and Orpington Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Bromley and Orpington Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170501) 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 Bromley and Orpington Samaritans's charity number? Bromley and Orpington Samaritans's charity number is 1170501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170501? Search 1170501 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 Bromley and Orpington Samaritans do? To enable persons in Bromley and Orpington and all other areas who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair to receive confidential emotional support at all times in order to improve their emotional health and reduce the incidence of suicide. To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide. Does Bromley and Orpington Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bromley and Orpington 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 Bromley and Orpington Samaritans? Bromley and Orpington Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-bromley-and-orpington — 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/1170501).