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Samaritans Of South Devon

We make sure there is someone there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, we answer more than 5 million calls for help via our unique 24 hour listening service, email, text, letter, face to face and through our Welsh language service. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. We want to encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection to save lives.

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Activities & Mission

We make sure there is someone there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, we answer more than 5 million calls for help via our unique 24 hour listening service, email, text, letter, face to face and through our Welsh language service. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. We want to encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection to save lives.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,739
Latest Expenditure
£33,928

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 106.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 106.9%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,739
£33,9280 / 116
2024
£47,798
£33,1000 / 120
2023
£36,502
£34,0130 / 140
2022
£36,191
£29,4190 / 135
2021
£52,680
£30,0060 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Samaritans Of South Devon

What does Samaritans Of South Devon do?

We make sure there is someone there for anyone who needs someone. Every year, we answer more than 5 million calls for help via our unique 24 hour listening service, email, text, letter, face to face and through our Welsh language service. We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. We want to encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection to save lives.

How much income did Samaritans Of South Devon report in 2025?

Samaritans Of South Devon reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Samaritans Of South Devon registered as a charity?

Samaritans Of South Devon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 2016 as charity number 1168726. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Samaritans Of South Devon?

Samaritans Of South Devon is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Charles Langdon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Samaritans Of South Devon operate?

Samaritans Of South Devon operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Samaritans Of South Devon a registered charity?

Yes — Samaritans Of South Devon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168726.

Details

Address
THE SAMARITANS
21 WARREN ROAD
TORQUAY
TQ2 5TQ
Registration Date
11 August 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5086192
Charity Number
1168726

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Trustees

Robert Charles Langdon Chair
ALEXANDRA MARTIN
COLIN RUDGE
Lauren Amy Batten
Trudie Anne Stott

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