--- title: "Samaritans Helping Hands 12 — check charity number 1199797 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans Helping Hands 12 a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199797. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-helping-hands-12 retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:59:15.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans Helping Hands 12 is a registered charity (number 1199797) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Helping Hands 12? Registered charity number 1199797 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nottingham Website [samaritanshelpinghands12.com](http://samaritanshelpinghands12.com/) ## What does Samaritans Helping Hands 12 do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN ZIMBABWE BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTHCARE, COUNSELLING AND SUCH OTHER ITEMS AND SERVICES AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM APPROPRIATE. ## What causes is Samaritans Helping Hands 12 registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans Helping Hands 12 yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans Helping Hands 12 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-helping-hands-12&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://samaritanshelpinghands12.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans Helping Hands 12 a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans Helping Hands 12 is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199797) 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 Helping Hands 12's charity number? Samaritans Helping Hands 12's charity number is 1199797. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199797? Search 1199797 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 Helping Hands 12 do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN ZIMBABWE BY PROVIDING FOOD, CLOTHING, HEALTHCARE, COUNSELLING AND SUCH OTHER ITEMS AND SERVICES AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM APPROPRIATE. Does Samaritans Helping Hands 12 have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Helping Hands 12. 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 Helping Hands 12? Samaritans Helping Hands 12's website is http://samaritanshelpinghands12.com — 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/1199797).