--- title: "Samaritans Southampton and District — check charity number 1170928 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Samaritans Southampton and District a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170928. Education/training charity based in 11 College Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/samaritans-southampton-and-district retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:58:41.717Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Samaritans Southampton and District is a registered charity (number 1170928) 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 £38,392 (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 Southampton and District? Registered charity number 1170928 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 11 College Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £38,392 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-southampton-and-district-branch](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-southampton-and-district-branch) ## What does Samaritans Southampton and District do? Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. ## What causes is Samaritans Southampton and District registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Samaritans Southampton and District yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Samaritans Southampton and 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-southampton-and-district&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-southampton-and-district-branch) ## Frequently asked questions Is Samaritans Southampton and District a legitimate charity? Yes. Samaritans Southampton and District is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170928) 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 Southampton and District's charity number? Samaritans Southampton and District's charity number is 1170928. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170928? Search 1170928 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 Southampton and District do? Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Does Samaritans Southampton and District have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Samaritans Southampton and 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 Southampton and District? Samaritans Southampton and District's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritans-southampton-and-district-branch — 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/1170928).