Norwich Samaritans

Also known as: Samaritans of Norwich, The Samaritans (norwich)

Emotional and suicidal support service

Activities & Mission

Emotional and suicidal support service

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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£299,790

Latest Expenditure

£375,807

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 11.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 42.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 93.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 1% 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

Donations & Legacies £684,183

Charitable Activities £175,950

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,649

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £102,165

Raising Funds £139,422

Governance £85,355

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£299,790	£375,807				0 / 240
2024	£346,814	£333,940				0 / 255
2023	£864,767	£241,587	£102,165	£1,226,653	£396,172	4 / 234
2022	£397,619	£157,947				0 / 180
2021	£271,319	£202,460				0 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norwich Samaritans

What does Norwich Samaritans do?

Emotional and suicidal support service

How much income did Norwich Samaritans report in 2025?

Norwich Samaritans reported total income of £300k and reported expenditure of £376k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Norwich Samaritans?

Norwich Samaritans has a program ratio of 11.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Norwich Samaritans registered as a charity?

Norwich Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2016 as charity number 1168681. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Norwich Samaritans?

Norwich Samaritans is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jane Brown. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norwich Samaritans operate?

Norwich Samaritans operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Norwich Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Norwich Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168681.