Reading Samaritans

Provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, text message, email or face to face, to those in distress or at risk of suicide.

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Activities & Mission

Provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, text message, email or face to face, to those in distress or at risk of 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

Reading

Financial Information

Latest Income

£36,440

Latest Expenditure

£38,598

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 105.9%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£36,440	£38,598	0 / 120
2024	£60,309	£52,345	0 / 120
2023	£37,041	£43,996	0 / 120
2022	£59,417	£45,902	0 / 120
2021	£31,893	£33,110	0 / 130

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Samaritans

What does Reading Samaritans do?

Provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, text message, email or face to face, to those in distress or at risk of suicide.

How much income did Reading Samaritans report in 2025?

Reading Samaritans reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading Samaritans registered as a charity?

Reading Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2016 as charity number 1170632. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Reading Samaritans?

Reading 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 Reading Samaritans operate?

Reading Samaritans operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Reading Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170632.