SAMARITANS OF SLOUGH, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD
TO ENABLE PERSONS IN SLOUGH, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AS WELL AS ELSEWHERE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FEELINGS OF DISTRESS OR DESPAIR, INCLUDING THOSE WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF SUICIDE, TO RECEIVE CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £396,606. The trustees consider that a reserves policy of 6 to 9 months of expenditure is appropriate, and the year-end level of unrestricted reserves covered 9.4 months of expenditure. The charity relies solely on unpaid volunteers and has no staff remuneration exceeding £60,000.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the majority of our income has been derived from grants received from trust funds and donations received from industry, commerce and private individuals.” — page 6
“The trustees consider that a range of 6 to 9 months of expenditure is an appropriate level at which to maintain the general fund”
“The Charity is affiliated to Samaritan Central Charity, fulfilling the criteria laid down by Samaritan Central Office.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Carol Williams
- Janet Elizabeth Allen
- Judy Wright
- June Cook
- PETER ADRIAN LEACH
- Sara Caroline Hughes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £70k | £65k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £50k |
| 31/03/2021 | £85k | £50k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF SLOUGH, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £10,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds increasing to £396,606. The trustees consider that a reserves policy of 6 to 9 months of expenditure is appropriate, and the year-end level of unrestricted reserves covered 9.4 months of expenditure. The charity relies solely on unpaid volunteers and has no staff remuneration exceeding £60,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SAMARITANS OF SLOUGH, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMARITANS OF SLOUGH, WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD as a grant recipient include MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOBBS MEMORIAL TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £20k | Training 24 new listening volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2022 | £10k | Training 16 listening volunteers |
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| UK government | 26/06/2020 | £10k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/04/2020 | £3k | Covid-19 Costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2019 | £8k | Increasing outreach opportunities |