SAMARITANS OF NORTH HERTS & STEVENAGE
The Charity's main objectives are: ? To provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, in despair or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide. ? To advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net deficit of £6,056, resulting in a total fund balance of £118,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £100,329 are held against a policy target of six to eighteen months of undesignated reserves, indicating the branch is financially stable and able to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“holding a minimum level of six months and a maximum of 18 months of undesignated reserves” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Colin Nicholas Woods
- Emily Mary Madeleine Bryan
- Fiona Mary Pearce
- Joanna Catherine Rachel Coxon
- Karen Proctor
- Karen Therese Long
- Oliver Marchant Cooper
- Wendy Roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £87k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £13k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £42k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF NORTH HERTS & STEVENAGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net deficit of £6,056, resulting in a total fund balance of £118,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £100,329 are held against a policy target of six to eighteen months of undesignated reserves, indicating the branch is financially stable and able to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.