Chester and District Samaritans
Chester and District Samaritans is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Chester.
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What are the key facts about Chester and District Samaritans?
- Registered charity number
- 1170862
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Chester
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £47,740
- Website
- www.samaritans.org/chester
What does Chester and District Samaritans do?
Samaritans' main aim is to reduce the incidence of death by suicide but we also support anyone in distress of any kind. Samaritans provide a 24/7 support service to anyone distressed or in despair by Freephone telephone line, e-mail and Web Chat. We are also committed to local outreach work to make our service known.
What causes is Chester and District Samaritans registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester and District Samaritans yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester and District 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 Chester and District Samaritans a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chester and District Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170862) 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 Chester and District Samaritans's charity number?
- Chester and District Samaritans's charity number is 1170862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1170862?
- Search 1170862 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 Chester and District Samaritans do?
- Samaritans' main aim is to reduce the incidence of death by suicide but we also support anyone in distress of any kind. Samaritans provide a 24/7 support service to anyone distressed or in despair by Freephone telephone line, e-mail and Web Chat. We are also committed to local outreach work to make our service known.
- Does Chester and District Samaritans have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester and District 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 Chester and District Samaritans?
- Chester and District Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/chester — 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.