Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO
Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in Western Isles.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC047197
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Western Isles
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £8,683
What the charity does
- To enable persons in The Western Isles and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. - To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health. and - To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of the Western Isles 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 the Western Isles SCIO a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO is a registered charity (number SC047197) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO do?
- - To enable persons in The Western Isles and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. - To promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health. and - To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its…
- How can I donate to Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO?
- Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-western-isles — 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.