SAMARITANS OF BURY ST EDMUNDS AND WEST SUFFOLK
To provide people in the Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk Area,as well as elsewhere,who are experiencing feelings of , despair or distress and who maybe at risk of suicide, with emotional support and to reduce the incidence of suicide, by providing confidential emotional support at any time day or night. Also to promote a better understanding in society of Suicide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £454,079 and restricted reserves of £4,661, totaling £458,740 in net assets. The trustees' report confirms that these funds were sufficient to cover 26 months of operations at the year end. The charity reported a net surplus of £49,719 for the year, with total incoming resources of £104,814 against resources expended of £55,095.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity is a Branch of Samaritans, the independent co-ordinating body which is concerned with standards and policy of all national branches. At the year end a New Branch Contribution of £13,808 was payable by the Branch to General Office.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Claire Hesketh Couche
- Douglas Atter
- Hilary Gurner
- Isabella Suzanne Green
- Letitia Nicoll
- Miranda Felicity Martin
- Robert Victor Matthews
- Sheila Black
- Simon William de Laat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £105k | £55k |
| 30/03/2024 | £85k | £49k |
| 30/03/2023 | £38k | £41k |
| 30/03/2022 | £39k | £42k |
| 30/03/2021 | £48k | £32k |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS OF BURY ST EDMUNDS AND WEST SUFFOLK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £454,079 and restricted reserves of £4,661, totaling £458,740 in net assets. The trustees' report confirms that these funds were sufficient to cover 26 months of operations at the year end. The charity reported a net surplus of £49,719 for the year, with total incoming resources of £104,814 against resources expended of £55,095. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.