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title: "Worthing Samaritans — check charity number 1170392 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Worthing Samaritans a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170392. Education/training charity based in 2-4 Lennox Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/worthing-samaritans-2
retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:59:32.974Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Worthing Samaritans is a registered charity (number 1170392) 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 £45,919 (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 Worthing Samaritans?

Registered charity number

1170392

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

2-4 Lennox Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£45,919

Website

[www.samaritans.org/branches/worthing-samaritans](http://www.samaritans.org/branches/worthing-samaritans)

## What does Worthing Samaritans do?

Worthing Samaritans aims to enable anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night. We support people across the UK who contact us and we also work with the community and partners in the Worthing area to promote ways of improving emotional health.

## What causes is Worthing Samaritans registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Worthing Samaritans yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Worthing Samaritans 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Worthing Samaritans a legitimate charity?

Yes. Worthing Samaritans is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170392) 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 Worthing Samaritans's charity number?

Worthing Samaritans's charity number is 1170392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170392?

Search 1170392 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 Worthing Samaritans do?

Worthing Samaritans aims to enable anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night. We support people across the UK who contact us and we also work with the community and partners in the Worthing area to promote ways of improving emotional health.

Does Worthing Samaritans have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Worthing Samaritans. 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 Worthing Samaritans?

Worthing Samaritans's website is http://www.samaritans.org/branches/worthing-samaritans — 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/1170392).