--- title: "Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset — charity 1170637 | CharityCompare" description: "Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset (charity 1170637): income £38,732 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-taunton-and-somerset retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:08:47.355Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1170637CIO SO # Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.tauntonsamaritans.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1170637&subId=0) Work at Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=samaritans-of-taunton-and-somerset&type=claim&name=Samaritans%20of%20Taunton%20and%20Somerset) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £38,732 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £59,495 Registered charity number 1170637 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) 16 Wood Street Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.tauntonsamaritans.org.uk](http://www.tauntonsamaritans.org.uk/) Quick answer 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) 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 8 December 2016 Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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. View 1 linked records - [The Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset (1170637-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1170637&subId=1) ## 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. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=samaritans-of-taunton-and-somerset&type=claim&name=Samaritans%20of%20Taunton%20and%20Somerset) [Visit charity website](http://www.tauntonsamaritans.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1170637&subId=0).