Is Samaritans Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans Scotland as a registered charity (number SC040604) 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 Scotland's charity number?

Samaritans Scotland's charity number is SC040604. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040604?

Search SC040604 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 Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Scotland. 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 Scotland?

Samaritans Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org. 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 Scotland registered as a charity?

Samaritans Scotland was entered on the register on 10 June 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040604Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Samaritans Scotland

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

Samaritans Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Samaritans Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £27,601,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £28,048,000
Registered charity number: SC040604
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.org

Quick answer

Samaritans Scotland (number SC040604) 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 Scotland do?

(a) To enable persons 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. and (b) 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.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Samaritans Scotland

Answers Samaritans Scotland 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: 10 June 2009
Also known as: Samaritans
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Samaritans Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Samaritans Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to Samaritans Scotland?

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samaritans Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Samaritans Scotland as a registered charity (number SC040604) 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 Scotland's charity number?: Samaritans Scotland's charity number is SC040604. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040604?: Search SC040604 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 Scotland do?: (a) To enable persons 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. and (b) 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.
Does Samaritans Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Scotland. 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 Scotland?: Samaritans Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.samaritans.org. 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 Scotland registered as a charity?: Samaritans Scotland was entered on the register on 10 June 2009.

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.