--- title: "Samaritans Scotland — check charity number SC040604 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040604. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-scotland-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:02:11.335Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans Scotland is a registered charity (number SC040604) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £27,601,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Samaritans Scotland? Registered charity number SC040604 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,601,000 Website [www.samaritans.org](http://www.samaritans.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans Scotland 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=samaritans-scotland-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040604) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.samaritans.org — 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 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC040604).