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papyrus prevention of young suicide

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Warrington and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The PAPYRUS helpline , HOPELINE247 Telephone 0800 068 41 41, provides information and practical advice to any young person who is feeling suicidal and to anyone who is worried that a young person they know may be suicidal. PAPYRUS also produces suicide prevention information and resources.

Fundraising

See where Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,617,691
Latest Expenditure
£5,447,661

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,428,319
Charitable Activities £1,283,516
Other Trading £1,841,666
Investments £64,189
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,974,290
Raising Funds £473,371
Governance £51,789
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£5,617,691£5,447,661£4,974,290£2,690,137£1,645,637103 / 750
2023£4,500,926£4,606,703£4,280,444£2,520,108£1,475,60888 / 10
2022£4,370,816£3,762,474£3,434,883£2,625,885£1,581,38578 / 150
2021£2,831,298£2,732,818£2,549,171£2,017,544£968,62762 / 150
2020£3,172,821£2,764,528£2,622,572£1,919,064£1,731,51755 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers