Is Samaritans Purse International Ltd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans Purse International Ltd as a registered charity (number SC039251) 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 Purse International Ltd's charity number?

Samaritans Purse International Ltd's charity number is SC039251. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039251?

Search SC039251 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 Purse International Ltd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Purse International Ltd. 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 Purse International Ltd?

Samaritans Purse International Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans-purse.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.

When was Samaritans Purse International Ltd registered as a charity?

Samaritans Purse International Ltd was entered on the register on 16 February 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039251Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Samaritans Purse International Ltd

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

Samaritans Purse International Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Samaritans Purse International Ltd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £10,659,919
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £9,634,440
Registered charity number: SC039251
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.samaritans-purse.org.uk

Quick answer

Samaritans Purse International Ltd (number SC039251) 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 Purse International Ltd do?

To advance the Christian religion, to advance education, to relieve poverty and to relieve the sick.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans Purse International Ltd

Answers Samaritans Purse International Ltd 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: 16 February 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Samaritans Purse International Ltd registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans Purse International Ltd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samaritans Purse International Ltd. 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 Purse International Ltd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans Purse International Ltd as a registered charity (number SC039251) 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 Purse International Ltd's charity number?: Samaritans Purse International Ltd's charity number is SC039251. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039251?: Search SC039251 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 Purse International Ltd do?: To advance the Christian religion, to advance education, to relieve poverty and to relieve the sick.
Does Samaritans Purse International Ltd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Purse International Ltd. 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 Purse International Ltd?: Samaritans Purse International Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans-purse.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.
When was Samaritans Purse International Ltd registered as a charity?: Samaritans Purse International Ltd was entered on the register on 16 February 2008.

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.