samaritans
The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Samaritans is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Epsom and operates in England And Wales, Ireland, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
Samaritans is the coordinating body for the 201 Samaritans branches located across the UK and Ireland. Samaritans provides a safe place for people to talk, round the clock, every single day of the year. People can get in touch by phone, email, letter or by visiting a branch. Volunteers also do outreach work, for example, at festivals, prisons, hospitals and schools.
Fundraising
See where Samaritans is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £27,517,000 | £28,048,000 | £21,355,000 | £23,473,000 | £12,107,000 | 328 / 23000 |
| 2024 | £24,617,393 | £25,897,672 | £20,052,005 | £23,914,652 | £12,100,000 | 331 / 23000 |
| 2023 | £23,922,279 | £27,944,395 | £21,843,426 | £25,048,000 | £11,000,000 | 328 / 23000 |
| 2022 | £27,445,047 | £27,755,875 | £21,681,426 | £29,131,580 | £11,713,183 | 301 / 22000 |
| 2021 | £28,222,275 | £22,048,454 | £17,697,534 | £29,432,759 | £16,543,063 | 225 / 20000 |
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Details
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Registry Information
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Also Known As
- THE SAMARITANS