SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS
Sheffield Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, face to face, email and letter. We provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide. We 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 reported a net movement in funds of a loss of £22,270 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £710,689 to £688,419. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis as they believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Timothy Stancliffe Hollischair
- Andrew John Briggs
- Chris Collin
- Elizabeth Jane Wright
- Frances Gray
- Shehla Ali
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £81k | £111k |
| 31/03/2024 | £81k | £111k |
| 31/03/2023 | £85k | £103k |
| 31/03/2022 | £88k | £107k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £109k |
Common questions
Is SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a loss of £22,270 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing from £710,689 to £688,419. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis as they believe no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in operation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHEFFIELD SAMARITANS as a grant recipient include MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Relief of poverty and sickness |
| MAY HEARNSHAW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Relief of poverty and sickness |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2024 | £20k | Core costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £3k | 24/7 phone listening service - support for mental health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2005 | £100k | Refurbishment of property |