--- title: "Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans — check charity number 1170449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170449. Education/training charity based in 33 Cardiff Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/luton-south-beds-and-harpenden-samaritans retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:23.745Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170449) 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 £45,858 (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 Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans? Registered charity number 1170449 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 33 Cardiff Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £45,858 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/luton](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/luton/) ## What does Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans do? The charity provides a confidential emotional support service, primarily accessible by telephone, email, SMS and face to face contact. ## What causes is Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Luton, South Beds and Harpenden 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=luton-south-beds-and-harpenden-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/luton/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170449) 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 Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans's charity number? Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans's charity number is 1170449. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170449? Search 1170449 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 Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans do? The charity provides a confidential emotional support service, primarily accessible by telephone, email, SMS and face to face contact. Does Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Luton, South Beds and Harpenden 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 Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans? Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/luton/ — 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/1170449).