Is Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047635) 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO's charity number?

Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO's charity number is SC047635. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047635?

Search SC047635 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO?

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Registered charity · No. SC047635SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO

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

Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,104
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £15,844
Registered charity number: SC047635
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk
Website: www.samaritans.org/branches/falkirk

Quick answer

Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO (number SC047635) 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO do?

Provide emotional support via telephone

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO

Answers Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO 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: 10 August 2017
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO registered for?

the advancement of healththe 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047635) 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO's charity number?: Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO's charity number is SC047635. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047635?: Search SC047635 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO do?: Provide emotional support via telephone
Does Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO. 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO?: Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.samaritans.org/branches/falkirk/. 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 Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO registered as a charity?: Samaritans of Falkirk and Central Scotland SCIO was entered on the register on 10 August 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.