Is Samaritans of Dundee a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of Dundee as a registered charity (number SC047135) 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 Samaritans of Dundee's charity number?

Samaritans of Dundee's charity number is SC047135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047135?

Search SC047135 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.

Does Samaritans of Dundee have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Dundee. 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 Samaritans of Dundee?

Samaritans of Dundee's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-dundee. 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.

When was Samaritans of Dundee registered as a charity?

Samaritans of Dundee was entered on the register on 31 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047135SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Samaritans of Dundee

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Samaritans of Dundee is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Samaritans of Dundee?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £36,608
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £41,338
Registered charity number: SC047135
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City
Website: www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-dundee

Quick answer

Samaritans of Dundee (number SC047135) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Samaritans of Dundee do?

We are a listening service on a national telephone line. We also do outreach in out local area proving support and giving people a safe place to talk aboiut their feelings and emotions

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans of Dundee

Answers Samaritans of Dundee gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 January 2017
Also known as: Dundee Samaritans SCIO
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Samaritans of Dundee registered for?

the saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Dundee yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samaritans of Dundee. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Samaritans of Dundee?

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samaritans of Dundee a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of Dundee as a registered charity (number SC047135) 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 Samaritans of Dundee's charity number?: Samaritans of Dundee's charity number is SC047135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047135?: Search SC047135 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 Samaritans of Dundee do?: We are a listening service on a national telephone line. We also do outreach in out local area proving support and giving people a safe place to talk aboiut their feelings and emotions
Does Samaritans of Dundee have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Dundee. 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 Samaritans of Dundee?: Samaritans of Dundee's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-dundee. 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.
When was Samaritans of Dundee registered as a charity?: Samaritans of Dundee was entered on the register on 31 January 2017.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.