--- title: "Samaritans Brighton Hove and District — check charity number 1170866 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans Brighton Hove and District a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170866. Education/training charity based in Unit 1-3. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:59:17.102Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans Brighton Hove and District is a registered charity (number 1170866) 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 £73,894 (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 Samaritans Brighton Hove and District? Registered charity number 1170866 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 1-3 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £73,894 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district) ## What does Samaritans Brighton Hove and District do? To enable persons in Brighton, Hove and District and the surrounding area 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 ## What causes is Samaritans Brighton Hove and District registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans Brighton Hove and District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans Brighton Hove and District 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=samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans Brighton Hove and District a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans Brighton Hove and District is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170866) 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 Samaritans Brighton Hove and District's charity number? Samaritans Brighton Hove and District's charity number is 1170866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170866? Search 1170866 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 Samaritans Brighton Hove and District do? To enable persons in Brighton, Hove and District and the surrounding area 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 Does Samaritans Brighton Hove and District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Brighton Hove and District. 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 Samaritans Brighton Hove and District? Samaritans Brighton Hove and District's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-brighton-hove-and-district — 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/1170866).