Chiltern Samaritans
Chiltern Samaritans is affiliated to the national Samaritans organisation and provides support to people in distress
Activities & Mission
Chiltern Samaritans is affiliated to the national Samaritans organisation and provides support to people in distress
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £645,758 | £350,339 | £343,374 | £2,153,237 | £2,153,237 | 0 / 135 |
| 2024 | £1,073,436 | £279,772 | £272,138 | £1,857,158 | £1,857,158 | 0 / 139 |
| 2023 | £129,795 | £14,181 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £113,531 | £77,742 | 0 / 112 | |||
| 2021 | £74,170 | £44,670 | 0 / 140 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chiltern Samaritans
What does Chiltern Samaritans do?
Chiltern Samaritans is affiliated to the national Samaritans organisation and provides support to people in distress
How much income did Chiltern Samaritans report in 2025?
Chiltern Samaritans reported total income of £646k and reported expenditure of £350k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chiltern Samaritans?
Chiltern Samaritans has a program ratio of 53.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chiltern Samaritans registered as a charity?
Chiltern Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 2017 as charity number 1173838. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Chiltern Samaritans?
Chiltern Samaritans is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amanda Louise Weaver. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chiltern Samaritans operate?
Chiltern Samaritans operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chiltern Samaritans a registered charity?
Yes — Chiltern Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173838.
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AMERSHAM
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5DW
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