--- title: "Derry Samaritans — charity NIC106360" description: "Derry Samaritans (charity NIC106360). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derry-samaritans retrieved: 2026-09-22T09:06:56.657Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Derry Samaritans is listed as a registered charity (number NIC106360) in the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £46,722 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Derry Samaritans? Registered charity number NIC106360 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Memorandum and Articles Register contact locality (not service coverage) Derry Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £46,722 ## What does Derry Samaritans do? The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 To enable persons in Derry City, County Derry and Donegal 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; 3.2 To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; and 3.3 To co… ## What causes is Derry Samaritans registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derry Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derry 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Derry Samaritans? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Derry Samaritans's charity number? Derry Samaritans's charity number is NIC106360. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106360? Search NIC106360 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Derry Samaritans do? The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 To enable persons in Derry City, County Derry and Donegal 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; 3.2 To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health; and 3.3 To co… Does Derry Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derry 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Derry Samaritans? Derry Samaritans does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=106360&subId=0).