--- title: "The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth — check charity number 1168117 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168117. Education/training charity based in 13 King Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-samaritans-of-dorset-at-weymouth retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:43:43.548Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth is a registered charity (number 1168117) 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 £55,214 (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 The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth? Registered charity number 1168117 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 13 King Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £55,214 Website [www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritan-dorset](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritan-dorset) ## What does The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth do? Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide with our mission being to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and behaviour. To enable persons in Dorset, the surrounding area and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night. ## What causes is The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth 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=the-samaritans-of-dorset-at-weymouth&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritan-dorset) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth a legitimate charity? Yes. The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168117) 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 The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth's charity number? The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth's charity number is 1168117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168117? Search 1168117 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 The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth do? Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide with our mission being to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and behaviour. To enable persons in Dorset, the surrounding area and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night. Does The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth. 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 The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth? The Samaritans of Dorset At Weymouth's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/samaritan-dorset — 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/1168117).