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Registered charity · No. SC048206SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Fife

Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO

Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in Fife.

Quick answer

Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO is a registered charity (number SC048206) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,570 (year ending 2026-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC048206
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Fife
Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
£12,570

What the charity does

Dunfermline Samaritans is a branch of the central Samaritans charity whose vision is that fewer people die by suicide. All our volunteers are recruited and trained in the branch to standards set down by the national organisation. We listen to callers who ring the national freephone number, seeking a safe space to talk through their concerns and provide them with emotional support. We listen to people in a non-judgemental way, empowering them to make their own decisions. As well as our telephone service, we provide face to face outreach in a variety of setting in West Fife. We also help train…

Registered causes

the advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO 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 Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO is a registered charity (number SC048206) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO do?
Dunfermline Samaritans is a branch of the central Samaritans charity whose vision is that fewer people die by suicide. All our volunteers are recruited and trained in the branch to standards set down by the national organisation. We listen to callers who ring the national freephone number, seeking a safe space to talk through their concerns and provide them with emotional support. We listen to people in a non-judgemental way, empowering them to make their own decisions. As well as our telephone service, we provide face to face outreach in a variety of setting in West Fife. We also help train…
How can I donate to Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO?
Samaritans of Dunfermline SCIO's website is http://www.samaritans.org/dunfermline — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.