--- title: "Shetland Samaritans SCIO — charity SC047536 | CharityCompare" description: "Shetland Samaritans SCIO (charity SC047536): income £8,498 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shetland-samaritans-scio retrieved: 2026-10-07T14:29:29.777Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC047536SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) SS # Shetland Samaritans SCIO Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Shetland Samaritans SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047536) Work at Shetland Samaritans SCIO? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shetland-samaritans-scio&type=claim&name=Shetland%20Samaritans%20SCIO) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Shetland Samaritans SCIO? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £8,498 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £11,971 Registered charity number SC047536 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Shetland Islands Quick answer Shetland Samaritans SCIO (number SC047536) 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 Shetland Samaritans SCIO do? We are one of the branches who work as part of Samaritans charity. We offer confidential non-judgmental support to anyone of any age who is going through emotional difficulties or distress which may lead to feelings of despair or even suicide. We are committed to reducing the number of people who end their own lives. Our volunteers work shifts both during the day and night. This service is free to all and we do not get paid for doing this work. We do outreach into the community and to S3 pupils in our High Schools where we stress the importance of good mental health and where they can go for… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Samaritans SCIO Answers Shetland Samaritans 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 27 June 2017 Where it says it operates Shetland Islands ## What causes is Shetland Samaritans SCIO registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Samaritans SCIO yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Samaritans SCIO. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Shetland Samaritans SCIO? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Shetland Samaritans SCIO do? We are one of the branches who work as part of Samaritans charity. We offer confidential non-judgmental support to anyone of any age who is going through emotional difficulties or distress which may lead to feelings of despair or even suicide. We are committed to reducing the number of people who end their own lives. Our volunteers work shifts both during the day and night. This service is free to all and we do not get paid for doing this work. We do outreach into the community and to S3 pupils in our High Schools where we stress the importance of good mental health and where they can go for… Does Shetland Samaritans SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Samaritans 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 Shetland Samaritans SCIO? Shetland Samaritans SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Shetland Samaritans SCIO registered as a charity? Shetland Samaritans SCIO was entered on the register on 27 June 2017. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC047536).