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title: "Newport and Gwent Samaritans — check charity number 1174186 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newport and Gwent Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174186. Education/training charity based in Newport. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newport-and-gwent-samaritans-2
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:48:42.158Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newport and Gwent Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1174186) 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 £39,523 (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 Newport and Gwent Samaritans?

Registered charity number

1174186

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Newport

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£39,523

Website

[www.samaritans.org/branches/newport-and-gwent-samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/newport-and-gwent-samaritans)

## What does Newport and Gwent Samaritans do?

To provide emotional support for people in distress or despair or who are suicidal.

## What causes is Newport and Gwent Samaritans registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newport and Gwent Samaritans yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newport and Gwent 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Newport and Gwent Samaritans a legitimate charity?

Yes. Newport and Gwent Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174186) 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 Newport and Gwent Samaritans's charity number?

Newport and Gwent Samaritans's charity number is 1174186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174186?

Search 1174186 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 Newport and Gwent Samaritans do?

To provide emotional support for people in distress or despair or who are suicidal.

Does Newport and Gwent Samaritans have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newport and Gwent 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 Newport and Gwent Samaritans?

Newport and Gwent Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/newport-and-gwent-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/1174186).