Central London Samaritans
CENTRAL LONDON SAMARITANS PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO TALK, ROUND THE CLOCK, EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR. PEOPLE CAN GET IN TOUCH BY PHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, LETTER OR BY VISITING A BRANCH. VOLUNTEERS ALSO DO OUTREACH WORK, FOR EXAMPLE AT FESTIVALS, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS.
Activities & Mission
CENTRAL LONDON SAMARITANS PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO TALK, ROUND THE CLOCK, EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR. PEOPLE CAN GET IN TOUCH BY PHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, LETTER OR BY VISITING A BRANCH. VOLUNTEERS ALSO DO OUTREACH WORK, FOR EXAMPLE AT FESTIVALS, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,543,344 | £508,938 | £469,140 | £5,467,257 | £340,167 | 5 / 347 |
| 2024 | £401,922 | £470,107 | 0 / 400 | |||
| 2023 | £375,450 | £430,142 | 0 / 382 | |||
| 2022 | £349,669 | £521,581 | 0 / 396 | |||
| 2021 | £467,089 | £418,614 | 0 / 380 |
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Frequently asked questions about Central London Samaritans
What does Central London Samaritans do?
CENTRAL LONDON SAMARITANS PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO TALK, ROUND THE CLOCK, EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR. PEOPLE CAN GET IN TOUCH BY PHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, LETTER OR BY VISITING A BRANCH. VOLUNTEERS ALSO DO OUTREACH WORK, FOR EXAMPLE AT FESTIVALS, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS.
How much income did Central London Samaritans report in 2025?
Central London Samaritans reported total income of £4.54m and reported expenditure of £509k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Central London Samaritans?
Central London Samaritans has a program ratio of 10.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Central London Samaritans registered as a charity?
Central London Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2017 as charity number 1171330. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Central London Samaritans?
Central London Samaritans is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Ian Bassford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Central London Samaritans operate?
Central London Samaritans operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Central London Samaritans a registered charity?
Yes — Central London Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171330.
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