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Registered charity · No. 1170508CIOThe Haven

Eastbourne and District Samaritans

Eastbourne and District Samaritans is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in The Haven.

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Eastbourne and District Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170508) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £86,394 (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 Eastbourne and District Samaritans?

Registered charity number
1170508
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Haven
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£86,394

What does Eastbourne and District Samaritans do?

Providing persons in Eastbourne and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair or may be at risk of suicide, with confidential emotional support 24/7 to improve their emotional health and reduce the risk of suicide. Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings. Supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its branches.

What causes is Eastbourne and District Samaritans registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Eastbourne and District Samaritans yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Eastbourne and District Samaritans 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbourne and District Samaritans a legitimate charity?
Yes. Eastbourne and District Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170508) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Eastbourne and District Samaritans's charity number?
Eastbourne and District Samaritans's charity number is 1170508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1170508?
Search 1170508 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 Eastbourne and District Samaritans do?
Providing persons in Eastbourne and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair or may be at risk of suicide, with confidential emotional support 24/7 to improve their emotional health and reduce the risk of suicide. Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings. Supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its branches.
Does Eastbourne and District Samaritans have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Eastbourne and District Samaritans. 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 Eastbourne and District Samaritans?
Eastbourne and District Samaritans's website is http://samaritans.org/eastbourne — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.