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King's Lynn Samaritans

To enable persons in Kings Lynn and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide

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Activities & Mission

To enable persons in Kings Lynn and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide

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

Latest Income
£38,327
Latest Expenditure
£75,044

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 195.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 195.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£38,327
£75,0440 / 82
2024
£38,327
£75,0440 / 102
2023
£30,132
£86,7800 / 104
2022
£60,845
£64,1690 / 99
2021
£57,485
£92,6180 / 97

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Frequently asked questions about King's Lynn Samaritans

What does King's Lynn Samaritans do?

To enable persons in Kings Lynn and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide

How much income did King's Lynn Samaritans report in 2025?

King's Lynn Samaritans reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £75k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was King's Lynn Samaritans registered as a charity?

King's Lynn Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2017 as charity number 1173636. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs King's Lynn Samaritans?

King's Lynn Samaritans is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does King's Lynn Samaritans operate?

King's Lynn Samaritans operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is King's Lynn Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — King's Lynn Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173636.

Details

Address
26 Queen Street
King's Lynn
PE30 1HT
Registration Date
30 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5104547
Charity Number
1173636

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Trustees

Clare Margaret Beswick
Edward George Kenny
Georgina Billings
Jacqueline Brenda Row
Jennifer Winifred Storf
Nigel Gareth Clark
Robert Charles Gardner

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