Glasgow Samaritans
Glasgow Samaritans is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the saving of lives, based in Glasgow City.
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What are the key facts about Glasgow Samaritans?
- Registered charity number
- SC047232
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £69,818
What does Glasgow Samaritans do?
Samaritans’ Vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Our mission is to enable persons in Glasgow and the surrounding areas as well as elsewhere 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. We also aim 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 Glasgow Samaritans registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Samaritans yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow 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 Glasgow Samaritans a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Glasgow Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047232) 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 Glasgow Samaritans's charity number?
- Glasgow Samaritans's charity number is SC047232. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC047232?
- Search SC047232 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 Glasgow Samaritans do?
- Samaritans’ Vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Our mission is to enable persons in Glasgow and the surrounding areas as well as elsewhere 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. We also aim 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 Glasgow Samaritans have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Samaritans. 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 Glasgow Samaritans?
- Glasgow Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-glasgow — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.