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title: "Samaritans of Bolton — check charity number 1170604 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Samaritans of Bolton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170604. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-bolton
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:04:45.737Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Samaritans of Bolton is a registered charity (number 1170604) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 Bolton?

Registered charity number

1170604

Status

Registered (active)

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Bolton yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of Bolton 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 Samaritans of Bolton a legitimate charity?

Yes. Samaritans of Bolton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170604) 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 Bolton's charity number?

Samaritans of Bolton's charity number is 1170604. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170604?

Search 1170604 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 Bolton do?

Samaritans of Bolton is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities.

Does Samaritans of Bolton have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Bolton. 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 Bolton?

Samaritans of Bolton does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1170604).