SAMARITANS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £27.5 million, while total expenditure rose to £28.0 million, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £0.4 million. Free reserves stood at £12.0 million, which the trustees confirm falls within their stated target range of four to twelve months of general expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties related to going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The target range for free reserves has been set at between four and twelve months of general expenditure, which as of 31 March 2025 equates to £7.2 million and £21.5 million respectively.” — page 38
“As the trading subsidiary of Samaritans, the substantial majority of the turnover of The Samaritan Enterprises Limited remains the contract with Network Rail.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (14/02/2026)
Trustees
- Amanda Manzoni
- Amanda Millar
- Andrew Donnell
- Anna Ling
- Annie Kent
- Christopher Knight
- Dr Anushtayini Sivananthan
- Dr Rosie Jane Allister
- Ella Mae Harriet Dorfman
- Fleur Creed
- Hester Mary Wain
- John Drew
- Keith Leslie
- Philip Charles John William Cliff
- Richard Bartlett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27.5m | £28.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £24.6m | £25.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £23.9m | £27.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £27.4m | £27.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £28.2m | £22.0m |
Common questions
Is SAMARITANS financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £27.5 million, while total expenditure rose to £28.0 million, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £0.4 million. Free reserves stood at £12.0 million, which the trustees confirm falls within their stated target range of four to twelve months of general expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties related to going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds SAMARITANS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAMARITANS as a grant recipient include ARMED FORCES COVENANT FUND, THE JOHN BROWNE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PRUDENCE TRUST, THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £460k |
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £23k |
| DUDLEY AND GEOFFREY COX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| KEHAL YETEV LEV | 1 | £6k |
| THE LUTHERAN COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £3k |