HEREFORDSHIRE SAMARITANS
Enabling people in Herefordshire, the surrounding area and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair to receive confidential emotional support in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide.Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings.Collaborating with Samaritans Central Charity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,031 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £266,113 to £226,324. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a secure financial position with over 12 months of balances available, despite drawing down on reserves to cover daily funding needs. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £5,643 at the balance sheet date.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to retain free reserves sufficient to provide adequate working capital to fund the core activities for one year.” — page 6
“During the period Mr Chris Wright received £Nil (2023/24 £700) and Mrs Claire Sambrook £Nil (2023/24 £500), as Treasurers, Lorna Griffiths received £900 (2023/24 £1,200) as Secretary. The Trustees decided to stop paying honoraria at the end of the last accounting year.” — page 17
“The Samaritans has centrally effected professional indemnity insurance to protect employees, Trustees, directors and other volunteer members of all Samaritan Branches.” — page 17
“During the period Mr Chris Wright received £Nil (2023/24 £700) and Mrs Claire Sambrook £Nil (2023/24 £500), as Treasurers, Lorna Griffiths received £900 (2023/24 £1,200) as Secretary. The Trustees decided to stop paying honoraria at the end of the last accounting year.” — page 17
“The Samaritans has centrally effected professional indemnity insurance to protect employees, Trustees, directors and other volunteer members of all Samaritan Branches.” — page 17
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Alexander Hempton-Smith
- Dorothy Mary Davies
- Elizabeth Dolloway
- Hilary Jane Hargreaves
- Lesley Gillian Fleming
- Lorraine Shelley Mathie
- Richard Fenton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £76k |
| 31/03/2024 | £44k | £65k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £72k |
| 31/03/2022 | £29k | £55k |
| 31/03/2021 | £31k | £55k |
Common questions
Is HEREFORDSHIRE SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,031 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £266,113 to £226,324. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a secure financial position with over 12 months of balances available, despite drawing down on reserves to cover daily funding needs. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £5,643 at the balance sheet date. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HEREFORDSHIRE SAMARITANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HEREFORDSHIRE SAMARITANS as a grant recipient include SR & PH Southall Trust, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR & PH Southall Trust | FY2024 | £9k | Grants to institutions |
| SR & PH Southall Trust | FY2023 | £8k | Grants to institutions |
| SR & PH Southall Trust | FY2022 | £4k | Grants to institutions |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Compassionate Support |