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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,308,845
Latest Expenditure
£6,895,422

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,678,517
Charitable Activities £2,094,564
Other Trading £1,487,214
Investments £48,550
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,424,299
Raising Funds £471,123
Governance £684,226
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,308,845
£6,895,422£6,424,299£1,103,560£968,598124 / 144
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

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

Address
PAPYRUS Prevention Of Young Suicide
2 Bankside
Crosfield Street
WARRINGTON
WA1 1UP
Registration Date
6 August 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3952080
Charity Number
1070896

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Trustees

HARRY JOHN HESKETH BIGGS-DAVISON Chair
Alexandra Gemma Bowen
Amy Hart
Andrew Airey
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Denny
Helen McKenzie-Smith
Jacob Wood
Karen Jane Smith
Ludo Henry Poultney
Nathan Sherratt
Phoebe Olivia Torrance
Sarah Jane Fitchett

Also Known As

  • Papyrus (prevention of Suicides)
  • Papyrus

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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