--- title: "North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans — check charity number 1174414 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174414. Education/training charity based in 2 Summerland Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-devon-and-north-cornwall-samaritans retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:00.130Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1174414) 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 £48,557 (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 North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans? Registered charity number 1174414 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 Summerland Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £48,557 Website [www.samaritans.org/barnstaple](http://www.samaritans.org/barnstaple) ## What does North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans do? TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE SUICIDAL OR IN DISTRESS PROVIDING A SERVICE INTENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN NORTH DEVON & NORTH CORNWALL BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION TO ENABLE THEM TO RECEIVE IMMEDIATE HELP FROM CHARITY MEMBERS SELECTED & PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE WORKING UNDER DIRECTION & WHERE APPROPRIATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAMARITANS PROCEDURE REFERRAL TO PERSONS WITH SPECIALIST OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS ## What causes is North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Devon and North Cornwall 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=north-devon-and-north-cornwall-samaritans&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/barnstaple) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans a legitimate charity? Yes. North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174414) 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 North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans's charity number? North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans's charity number is 1174414. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174414? Search 1174414 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 North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans do? TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE SUICIDAL OR IN DISTRESS PROVIDING A SERVICE INTENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN NORTH DEVON & NORTH CORNWALL BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION TO ENABLE THEM TO RECEIVE IMMEDIATE HELP FROM CHARITY MEMBERS SELECTED & PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE WORKING UNDER DIRECTION & WHERE APPROPRIATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAMARITANS PROCEDURE REFERRAL TO PERSONS WITH SPECIALIST OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Does North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Devon and North Cornwall 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 North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans? North Devon and North Cornwall Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/barnstaple — 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/1174414).