Is The UK Good Samaritan a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The UK Good Samaritan as a registered charity (number 1216345) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 The UK Good Samaritan's charity number?

The UK Good Samaritan's charity number is 1216345. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216345?

Search 1216345 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The UK Good Samaritan have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The UK Good Samaritan. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The UK Good Samaritan?

The UK Good Samaritan does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The UK Good Samaritan registered as a charity?

The UK Good Samaritan was entered on the register on 30 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1216345CIO

The UK Good Samaritan

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The UK Good Samaritan is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The UK Good Samaritan?

Registered charity number: 1216345
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lifford Hall
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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The UK Good Samaritan (number 1216345) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 The UK Good Samaritan do?

The charity is dedicated to achieving its purpose by providing targeted grants and essential services to individuals within the Oriental Orthodox faith who are experiencing hardship and a lower quality of life. Our aim is to intervene to help alleviate poverty and disadvantage, thereby enabling beneficiaries to achieve a standard of living they would not otherwise be able to attain without support

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The UK Good Samaritan

Answers The UK Good Samaritan gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The UK Good Samaritan as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 December 2025
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The UK Good Samaritan registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for The UK Good Samaritan yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The UK Good Samaritan. 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 The UK Good Samaritan?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The UK Good Samaritan a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The UK Good Samaritan as a registered charity (number 1216345) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 The UK Good Samaritan's charity number?: The UK Good Samaritan's charity number is 1216345. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216345?: Search 1216345 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The UK Good Samaritan do?: The charity is dedicated to achieving its purpose by providing targeted grants and essential services to individuals within the Oriental Orthodox faith who are experiencing hardship and a lower quality of life. Our aim is to intervene to help alleviate poverty and disadvantage, thereby enabling beneficiaries to achieve a standard of living they would not otherwise be able to attain without support
Does The UK Good Samaritan have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The UK Good Samaritan. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The UK Good Samaritan?: The UK Good Samaritan does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The UK Good Samaritan?: The register records The UK Good Samaritan as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was The UK Good Samaritan registered as a charity?: The UK Good Samaritan was entered on the register on 30 December 2025.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.