Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide
Also known as: Papyrus (prevention of Suicides), Papyrus
The PAPYRUS helpline, HOPELINE247 (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. PAPYRUS offers a number of community-based and online education programme focusing on young suicide prevention.
Activities & Mission
The PAPYRUS helpline, HOPELINE247 (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. PAPYRUS offers a number of community-based and online education programme focusing on young suicide prevention.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,308,845 | £6,895,422 | £6,424,299 | £1,103,560 | £968,598 | 124 / 144 |
| 2024 | £5,617,691 | £5,447,661 | £4,974,290 | £2,690,137 | £1,645,637 | 103 / 750 |
| 2023 | £4,500,926 | £4,606,703 | £4,280,444 | £2,520,108 | £1,475,608 | 88 / 10 |
| 2022 | £4,370,816 | £3,762,474 | £3,434,883 | £2,625,885 | £1,581,385 | 78 / 150 |
| 2021 | £2,831,298 | £2,732,818 | £2,549,171 | £2,017,544 | £968,627 | 62 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide
What does Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide do?
The PAPYRUS helpline, HOPELINE247 (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. PAPYRUS offers a number of community-based and online education programme focusing on young suicide prevention.
How much income did Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide report in 2025?
Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide reported total income of £5.31m and reported expenditure of £6.90m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide?
Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide has a program ratio of 121.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide registered as a charity?
Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1998 as charity number 1070896. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide?
Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is HARRY JOHN HESKETH BIGGS-DAVISON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide operate?
Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide a registered charity?
Yes — Papyrus Prevention Of Young Suicide is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070896.
Details
2 Bankside
Crosfield Street
WARRINGTON
WA1 1UP
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Also Known As
- Papyrus (prevention of Suicides)
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated