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Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans

We provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and beyond through the Samaritans telephone helpline, email and text services.

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Activities & Mission

We provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and beyond through the Samaritans telephone helpline, email and text services.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£64,828
Latest Expenditure
£38,148

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 58.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 58.8%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£64,828
£38,1480 / 150
2024
£20,513
£48,5350 / 100
2023
£34,801
£41,9020 / 120
2022
£33,634
£39,9690 / 122
2021
£47,460
£34,7100 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans

What does Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans do?

We provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and beyond through the Samaritans telephone helpline, email and text services.

How much income did Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans report in 2025?

Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans reported total income of £65k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans registered as a charity?

Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2016 as charity number 1167963. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans?

Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans operate?

Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans operates across 3 areas: Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark.

Is Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Lewisham, Greenwich And Southwark Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167963.

Details

Address
THE SAMARITANS
5 ANGUS STREET
LONDON
SE14 6LU
Registration Date
30 June 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084292
Charity Number
1167963

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Trustees

Chloe Mabel Vaughan
David Kenneth Waugh
David Robert Cope
Deborah Dowdall
Eleftherios Italos
Ian Buchan
Martine Leroy
Rosalie Allen

Sectors & Classifications

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