SAMARITANS OF LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE
Registered charity 1171022 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Providing emotional support to those experiencing feelings of distress, despair and suicide. Support is provided by freephone telephone, SMS, email, written word and face to face by trained volunteers. Delivering outreach activities in the local community, and targeting those most in need of the service.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased by £2,497 to £312,334, driven by net gains on investments and donations exceeding charitable expenditure. The trustees' report notes that the charity holds reserves intended to cover 12 months of operating costs and building maintenance, with a specific policy target of £175,000. Per the balance sheet, the charity maintains positive net current assets of £20,031, indicating adequate liquidity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Branch levy payable to Head Office
“A sum of £7,207 is payable to the Samaritans (Head Office) in respect of a branch levy for the year ended 31 March 2025 and is included in other creditors.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Community Fund — “In May 2024 we were really excited to announce our funding award from the National Lottery Community Fund.” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold); recorded price paid £42k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
- Colin Richard Leeman
- David John Ellcock
- Elizabeth Bibby
- Helen Gilbert
- Judi Blacow
- Michael Stuart Oakes
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Knowsley · Liverpool City · Sefton · St Helens · Wirral
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased by £2,497 to £312,334, driven by net gains on investments and donations exceeding charitable expenditure. The trustees' report notes that the charity holds reserves intended to cover 12 months of operating costs and building maintenance, with a specific policy target of £175,000. Per the balance sheet, the charity maintains positive net current assets of £20,031, indicating adequate liquidity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAMARITANS OF LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMARITANS OF LIVERPOOL AND MERSEYSIDE as a grant recipient include THE MASON BIBBY 1981 TRUST.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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