SWANSEA SAMARITANS
To provide emotional support to people by Telephone, SMS, Email or face to face. Operate A listener scheme in Swansea Prison and work in Partnership with other Organisations to provide emotional support. Fund raise to support the running of a Branch and to operate a Charity Shop.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £285,456, which the trustees acknowledge is greater than required under their formal reserves policy of twelve to eighteen months of running costs. The charity reported a net surplus for the year of £748, reversing a deficit from the previous year, and holds significant fixed assets including freehold property valued at £218,204.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr Gail Hollandchair
- Carol Bassett
- Douglas George Thomas
- Dr Anita Jane Rees
- Emma Button
- Gaynor Davies
- Jeffrey Cryer
- Lisa Jane Langley
- Robin Sherwood
- Sue Griffin
- Wynne Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £45k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £59k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £55k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £39k |
| 31/03/2021 | £62k | £40k |
Common questions
Is SWANSEA SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £285,456, which the trustees acknowledge is greater than required under their formal reserves policy of twelve to eighteen months of running costs. The charity reported a net surplus for the year of £748, reversing a deficit from the previous year, and holds significant fixed assets including freehold property valued at £218,204. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWANSEA SAMARITANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWANSEA SAMARITANS as a grant recipient include THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE AUSTIN BAILEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/03/2020 | £10k | Carmarthen Project |