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Oxford Samaritans

Available 24hrs a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which might lead to suicide.

Activities & Mission

Available 24hrs a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which might lead to 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
£97,998
Latest Expenditure
£87,905

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.7%
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
£97,998
£87,9050 / 158
2024
£93,246
£86,3700 / 158
2023
£79,604
£77,5460 / 170
2022
£78,158
£72,6190 / 170
2021
£81,041
£101,9460 / 170

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Samaritans

What does Oxford Samaritans do?

Available 24hrs a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which might lead to suicide.

How much income did Oxford Samaritans report in 2025?

Oxford Samaritans reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £88k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oxford Samaritans registered as a charity?

Oxford Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2017 as charity number 1173722. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Oxford Samaritans?

Oxford Samaritans is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Samaritans operate?

Oxford Samaritans operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173722.

Details

Address
60 MAGDALEN ROAD
OXFORD
OX4 1RB
Registration Date
7 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5105643
Charity Number
1173722

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Trustees

Alison Clare Pierazzini
Also governs 1 other charity
Angus Donald Bridges
Christine Jane Scott-Jackson
Dr Lesley Jane Anderson
Lucy Young
Matthew Tattam
Paul James Wadsley
Rhys Lewis Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Jane Ewart
Ursula Bowler
Vivienne Hemming

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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