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EASTBOURNE AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS

Registered charity 1170508 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT SAMARITANS

Providing persons in Eastbourne and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair or may be at risk of suicide, with confidential emotional support 24/7 to improve their emotional health and reduce the risk of suicide. Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings. Supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its branches.

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Latest income
£86k
Latest spending
£109k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to £55,000 in essential repairs and maintenance. Despite this expenditure exceeding income, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £666,556, which the Trustees note are equivalent to 16 months of normal annual expenditure. The Trustees confirm that the financial position remains sound and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: nine to eighteen months of estimated expenditure (held: £667k)
“The Trustees’ policy is to keep a minimum of 9 to 18 months of estimated expenditure in reserve.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity is an affiliated branch of the central charity Samaritans (Charity Registration No. 219432) and pays an affiliation fee.
“Branch affiliation fee to central charity 3,419” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Samaritans Retail (Eastbourne) Limited
“The wholly owned trading company Samaritans Retail (Eastbourne) Limited, which is incorporated in the United Kingdom, pays its profits to the charity by Gift Aid.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £195k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£86k£109k
31/03/2024£63k£66k
31/03/2023£65k£54k
31/03/2022£62k£52k
31/03/2021£71k£48k

Common questions

Is EASTBOURNE AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £22,549 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to £55,000 in essential repairs and maintenance. Despite this expenditure exceeding income, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £666,556, which the Trustees note are equivalent to 16 months of normal annual expenditure. The Trustees confirm that the financial position remains sound and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.