SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH

Registered charity 1171040 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Charity provides confidential emotional support to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving their emotional health and reducing the incidence of suicide. The Charity operates a telephone helpline which is open 24 hours a day; 365 days a year. Our support allows contacts to explore difficult feelings.

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 unrestricted reserves total £174,978, comprising cash and investments, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of £35,517.21 (18 months of running costs). The financial position is strengthened by a £200,000 legacy received during the year, resulting in a net increase in funds despite operational spending.

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

What the accounts disclose

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — SAMARITANS OF SCARBOROUGH (matched by registered charity number).

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Gillian Nicholchair
• David Barry
• Elizabeth Lorton-Gilbert
• Kim Maria Bevan
• MICHAEL STONES · trustee of 2 other charities
• Peter Craggs
• Richard Shore

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

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

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