Colchester Samaritans
Colchester Samaritans is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Walsingham Road Community Hall.
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What are the key facts about Colchester Samaritans?
- Registered charity number
- 1173895
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- Walsingham Road Community Hall
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £58,813
- Website
- www.colchestersamaritans.org
What does Colchester Samaritans do?
To assist people who are suicidal, despairing or in distress. This service is primarily intended for persons in the town of Colchester, Essex and its surrounding areas, (but without specific limitations as to area).
What causes is Colchester Samaritans registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Samaritans yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colchester 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 Colchester Samaritans a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Colchester Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173895) 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 Colchester Samaritans's charity number?
- Colchester Samaritans's charity number is 1173895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1173895?
- Search 1173895 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 Colchester Samaritans do?
- To assist people who are suicidal, despairing or in distress. This service is primarily intended for persons in the town of Colchester, Essex and its surrounding areas, (but without specific limitations as to area).
- Does Colchester Samaritans have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester 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 Colchester Samaritans?
- Colchester Samaritans's website is http://www.colchestersamaritans.org — 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.