SAMARITANS BRIGHTON HOVE AND DISTRICT
To enable persons in Brighton, Hove and District and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,900 for the year, reversing three years of deficits, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £452,575. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Free reserves were held at £141,707, representing 28 months of expenditure, which exceeds the stated policy target range of 12 to 24 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations & legacies 63,190” — page 20
“Our target range for free reserves in 2024-25 was between 12 and 24 months of expenditure, excluding depreciation.”
“During the year payments in total of £318 (2023-24: £36) were made to 4 Trustees (2023-24: 1) to reimburse travel and other out of pocket expenses. There were no other transactions undertaken with related parties.” — page 25
Trustees
- Alison Michelle Plant
- Anthony Gerard Craggs
- Catherine Elizabeth Page
- Clare Rosalind Louise Levi
- Fiona Elizabeth Mary Harrison
- Michael Joseph McGowan
- Sarah Helen Webster
- Simon John Crompton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £65k |
| 31/03/2024 | £28k | £60k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £96k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £115k | £101k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS BRIGHTON HOVE AND DISTRICT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £7,900 for the year, reversing three years of deficits, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £452,575. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Free reserves were held at £141,707, representing 28 months of expenditure, which exceeds the stated policy target range of 12 to 24 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAMARITANS BRIGHTON HOVE AND DISTRICT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMARITANS BRIGHTON HOVE AND DISTRICT as a grant recipient include SSP FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| SSP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k |