SAMARITANS OF BRACKNELL, WOKINGHAM, ASCOT AND DISTRICTS
To enable persons in Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot, Districts and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support 24/7 in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide.Promote better understanding of suicide in the wider society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £51,700, which equate to 21 months of expenditure, satisfying its policy to maintain 18 to 24 months of expenditure. The trustees consider the charity has sufficient funds to carry out its objectives and report a strong financial position. The branch operates entirely on volunteers with no paid staff, relying on donations and fundraising to cover costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees reserves policy is to maintain 18 to 24 months expenditure in reserves plus an additional designated fund for property maintenance and improvement.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Michael Songerchair
- Cathrine Deborah Wratten
- James David Reid
- John David williams
- Lesley Monk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £31k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £18k | £16k |
| 31/03/2021 | £47k | £65k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF BRACKNELL, WOKINGHAM, ASCOT AND DISTRICTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds free reserves of £51,700, which equate to 21 months of expenditure, satisfying its policy to maintain 18 to 24 months of expenditure. The trustees consider the charity has sufficient funds to carry out its objectives and report a strong financial position. The branch operates entirely on volunteers with no paid staff, relying on donations and fundraising to cover costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2019 | £50k | Hope Cottage 2020 |