Birmingham Samaritans
Also known as: Samaritans Ltd Birmingham
Samaritans provides completely confidential emotional support 24-hours a day by telephone, face-to-face, email and text, at festivals and outside our centres in prisons, hospitals, schools and workplaces and with the homeless through a network of over 200 branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Birmingham Samaritans acts as one of these branches.
Activities & Mission
Samaritans provides completely confidential emotional support 24-hours a day by telephone, face-to-face, email and text, at festivals and outside our centres in prisons, hospitals, schools and workplaces and with the homeless through a network of over 200 branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Birmingham Samaritans acts as one of these branches.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £120,441 | £96,232 | 0 / 194 | |||
| 2024 | £102,649 | £93,852 | 0 / 153 | |||
| 2023 | £66,902 | £90,487 | 0 / 162 | |||
| 2022 | £43,599 | £65,960 | 0 / 218 | |||
| 2021 | £96,701 | £75,943 | 0 / 226 |
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Samaritans
What does Birmingham Samaritans do?
Samaritans provides completely confidential emotional support 24-hours a day by telephone, face-to-face, email and text, at festivals and outside our centres in prisons, hospitals, schools and workplaces and with the homeless through a network of over 200 branches in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Birmingham Samaritans acts as one of these branches.
How much income did Birmingham Samaritans report in 2025?
Birmingham Samaritans reported total income of £120k and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Birmingham Samaritans registered as a charity?
Birmingham Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2016 as charity number 1166821. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Birmingham Samaritans?
Birmingham Samaritans is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lorraine Green. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birmingham Samaritans operate?
Birmingham Samaritans operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birmingham Samaritans a registered charity?
Yes — Birmingham Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166821.
Details
13 BOW STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 1DW
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- 14 May 2026
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