--- title: "Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire — check charity number 1173720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173720. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-portsmouth-and-east-hampshire retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:13:35.216Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire is a registered charity (number 1173720) 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 Portsmouth and East Hampshire? Registered charity number 1173720 Status Registered (active) ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire 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-portsmouth-and-east-hampshire&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173720) 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 Portsmouth and East Hampshire's charity number? Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire's charity number is 1173720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173720? Search 1173720 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 Portsmouth and East Hampshire do? Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire is a registered charity in England and Wales. See its official register entry for details of its activities. Does Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire. 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 Portsmouth and East Hampshire? Samaritans of Portsmouth and East Hampshire 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/1173720).