SAMARITANS BRIERLEY HILL BRANCH
Listening service for people in distress to reduce number of deaths by suicide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £65,915 in cash at year end, which is above its stated target reserve level of £20,000. The trustees confirmed the charity is financially stable and able to continue operating for the foreseeable future. The branch operates entirely with volunteers and has no paid staff.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a target reserve level of £20,000, which is considered sufficient to cover several months of essential running costs” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Christopher Bazley-Rose
- Dee Elaine Tranter
- Jennifer-Ann Portman
- Pauline Anne Watson
- Stephen Walder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/03/2023 | £28k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £40k | £28k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS BRIERLEY HILL BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £65,915 in cash at year end, which is above its stated target reserve level of £20,000. The trustees confirmed the charity is financially stable and able to continue operating for the foreseeable future. The branch operates entirely with volunteers and has no paid staff. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAMARITANS BRIERLEY HILL BRANCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMARITANS BRIERLEY HILL BRANCH as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/09/2018 | £10k | 45th Anniversary Refurbishment Project |