Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset (number 1170637) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Taunton and Somerset do?
To listen & talk with persons who are suicidal or in a state of emotional distress who are resident in the Taunton & Somerset area but not exclusively to that area. The volunteers are selected and trained to undertake the sensitive task of listening to callers and help them resolve their issues in accordance with laid down procedures.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset
Answers Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Somerset
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Linked funds and trusts
The register records these funds under parent charity number 1170637. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.
What causes is Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset.
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Is Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset as a registered charity (number 1170637) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Taunton and Somerset's charity number?
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset's charity number is 1170637. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1170637?
Search 1170637 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset do?
To listen & talk with persons who are suicidal or in a state of emotional distress who are resident in the Taunton & Somerset area but not exclusively to that area. The volunteers are selected and trained to undertake the sensitive task of listening to callers and help them resolve their issues in accordance with laid down procedures.
Does Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset. 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset?
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset's website listed in our register data is http://www.tauntonsamaritans.org.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset?
The register records Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset's trustees paid?
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset registered as a charity?
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset was entered on the register on 8 December 2016.