--- title: "Samaritans of West Cumbria — check charity number 1171211 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans of West Cumbria a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171211. Education/training charity based in 23 Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-of-west-cumbria retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:11:51.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans of West Cumbria is a registered charity (number 1171211) 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 £25,387 (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 West Cumbria? Registered charity number 1171211 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 23 Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,387 ## What does Samaritans of West Cumbria do? Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills ## What causes is Samaritans of West Cumbria registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans of West Cumbria yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans of West Cumbria 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-west-cumbria&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans of West Cumbria a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans of West Cumbria is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171211) 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 West Cumbria's charity number? Samaritans of West Cumbria's charity number is 1171211. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171211? Search 1171211 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 West Cumbria do? Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills Does Samaritans of West Cumbria have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans of West Cumbria. 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 West Cumbria? Samaritans of West Cumbria 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/1171211).