WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS
Samaritans work in partnership with other Branches, NHS, Government, charities etc to see a reduction in the incidence of suicide & the means to suicide. Our vision is that fewer people die from suicide.We offer a volunteer-led 24 hour confidential emotional support via phone on 116123, text, email where we support those in distress, despair, who may have thoughts or intention of suicide
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,291 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £191,524. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of just over £100k could meet an estimated 3 years of normal operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure in the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“healthy reserves of just over £100k, which could meet an estimated 3 years of normal operating costs”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/07/2018)
Trustees
- David Martin
- Emma Christina Priest
- Melanie Lockey
- Stacey Mcfarlane
- Tahra Hussain
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £40k |
| 31/03/2024 | £133k | £80k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £40k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £20k |
Common questions
Is WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,291 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £191,524. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves of just over £100k could meet an estimated 3 years of normal operating costs. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure in the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS as a grant recipient include THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | General Charitable Purposes |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Compassionate Support |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Compassionate Support |
| THE MIDCOUNTIES CO-OPERATIVE COMMUNITY FUND | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | General Charitable Purposes |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/11/2023 | £10k | Installing a lift In Wolverhampton Samaritans building. |
| UK government | 28/07/2020 | £3k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |