--- title: "Glasgow Samaritans — charity SC047232" description: "Glasgow Samaritans (charity SC047232). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-samaritans retrieved: 2026-09-22T05:09:39.898Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Samaritans is listed as a registered charity (number SC047232) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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 health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £142,366 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Glasgow Samaritans? Registered charity number SC047232 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £142,366 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-glasgow](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-glasgow) ## What does Glasgow Samaritans do? Samaritans’ Vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Our mission is to enable persons in Glasgow and the surrounding areas 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. We also aim 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… ## What causes is Glasgow Samaritans registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=glasgow-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-glasgow) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Samaritans a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Samaritans as a registered charity (number SC047232) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Glasgow Samaritans's charity number? Glasgow Samaritans's charity number is SC047232. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047232? Search SC047232 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Glasgow Samaritans do? Samaritans’ Vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Our mission is to enable persons in Glasgow and the surrounding areas 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. We also aim 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… Does Glasgow Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Samaritans. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Glasgow Samaritans? Glasgow Samaritans's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-glasgow. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047232).