--- title: "Samaritans of Lancaster & District — check charity number 1173652 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans of Lancaster & District a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173652. Education/training charity based in 21 Sun Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-lancaster-district retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:59:27.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans of Lancaster & District is a registered charity (number 1173652) 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 £67,277 (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 Lancaster & District? Registered charity number 1173652 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 21 Sun Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £67,277 Website [www.samaritans.org/lancaster](http://www.samaritans.org/lancaster) ## What does Samaritans of Lancaster & District do? We offer 24/7 emotional support by telephone, email, webchat and face to face to anyone who is in distress and despair including people who are feeling suicidal. We also do outreach work in schools and prisons and also have partnership with Network Rail. ## What causes is Samaritans of Lancaster & District registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Lancaster & District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of Lancaster & 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-of-lancaster-district&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/lancaster) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans of Lancaster & District a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans of Lancaster & District is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173652) 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 Lancaster & District's charity number? Samaritans of Lancaster & District's charity number is 1173652. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173652? Search 1173652 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 Lancaster & District do? We offer 24/7 emotional support by telephone, email, webchat and face to face to anyone who is in distress and despair including people who are feeling suicidal. We also do outreach work in schools and prisons and also have partnership with Network Rail. Does Samaritans of Lancaster & District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Lancaster & 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 of Lancaster & District? Samaritans of Lancaster & District's website is http://www.samaritans.org/lancaster — 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/1173652).