SAMARITANS OF WEST CUMBRIA
Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,662 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £158,769 to £142,107. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting 18 to 24 months of expenditure, with unrestricted funds held at £106,631. The charity is staffed entirely by volunteers and has confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity maintains funds at a level of 18 to 24 months expenditure of the Charity.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Catherine winifred woods
- Chris Wright
- GRAHAME DAVID MICHAEL PINCHES B.A.DIPI.M
- Glynis Peacock
- Hazel Cushin
- Jennifer Payne
- John Geoffrey England
- Karen loudon
- Nicholas Carr
- Wendie June Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £29k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £76k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £74k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £74k | £49k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF WEST CUMBRIA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,662 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £158,769 to £142,107. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting 18 to 24 months of expenditure, with unrestricted funds held at £106,631. The charity is staffed entirely by volunteers and has confirmed adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.