--- title: "Leek & District Samaritans — check charity number 1173725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leek & District Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173725. Education/training charity based in Alexandra Mill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leek-district-samaritans retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:22:51.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leek & District Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1173725) 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 £20,705 (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 Leek & District Samaritans? Registered charity number 1173725 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Alexandra Mill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,705 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/leek-and-district-samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/leek-and-district-samaritans) ## What does Leek & District Samaritans do? Emotional and suicidal support services ## What causes is Leek & District Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leek & District Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leek & 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](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=leek-district-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/leek-and-district-samaritans) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leek & District Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Leek & District Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173725) 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 Leek & District Samaritans's charity number? Leek & District Samaritans's charity number is 1173725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173725? Search 1173725 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 Leek & District Samaritans do? Emotional and suicidal support services Does Leek & District Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leek & 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 Leek & District Samaritans? Leek & District Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/leek-and-district-samaritans — 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1173725).