--- title: "Samaritans of Barnsley — check charity number 1173665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans of Barnsley a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173665. Education/training charity based in 77 Pitt Street West. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-barnsley retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:59:29.190Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans of Barnsley is a registered charity (number 1173665) 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 £29,106 (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 of Barnsley? Registered charity number 1173665 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 77 Pitt Street West Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,106 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-barnsley](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-barnsley) ## What does Samaritans of Barnsley do? Samaritans of Barnsley offer a confidential listening service to callers who are experience despair or distress including those feelings that lead to suicide. We do this by telephone, onine chat, email and face to face contact with those who wish to contact us. ## What causes is Samaritans of Barnsley registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Barnsley yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of Barnsley 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-of-barnsley&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-barnsley) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans of Barnsley a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans of Barnsley is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173665) 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 of Barnsley's charity number? Samaritans of Barnsley's charity number is 1173665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173665? Search 1173665 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 of Barnsley do? Samaritans of Barnsley offer a confidential listening service to callers who are experience despair or distress including those feelings that lead to suicide. We do this by telephone, onine chat, email and face to face contact with those who wish to contact us. Does Samaritans of Barnsley have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Barnsley. 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 of Barnsley? Samaritans of Barnsley's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-barnsley — 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/1173665).