Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives.
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What are the key facts about Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £8,683
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £11,973
- Registered charity number
- SC047197
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Western Isles
Quick answer
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…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO
Answers Samaritans of the Western Isles 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
- Where it says it operates
- Western Isles
What causes is Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO as a registered charity (number SC047197) 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 the Western Isles SCIO's charity number?
- Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO's charity number is SC047197. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047197?
- Search SC047197 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 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…
- Does Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of the Western Isles 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 the Western Isles SCIO?
- Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-western-isles. 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 the Western Isles SCIO registered as a charity?
- Samaritans of the Western Isles SCIO was entered on the register on 22 February 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.