TELFORD SAMARITANS
We are a branch of the national charity, Samaritans, whose aims is that fewer people die by suicide. Samaritans provide a listening service 24/7, so people can always talk to a Samaritans volunteer (whether by phone, email, text or in person) when they're in emotional distress.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £14,110 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £300,901 to £286,791. Unrestricted reserves stood at £160,241, with no specific reserves policy target stated in the accounts. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ANDREW ADAMS
- Deborah Ann Taylor
- Julie Menary
- Kirsty Slow
- Lisa Marie Brittain
- Lyndsey Bissell
- Sarah Louise Stevenson
- Sian Gould
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £80k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £78k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £62k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £70k | £52k |
Common questions
Is TELFORD SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £14,110 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £300,901 to £286,791. Unrestricted reserves stood at £160,241, with no specific reserves policy target stated in the accounts. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/09/2023 | £10k | TELFORD SAMARITANS OPS ROOM RELOCATION |