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samaritans of taunton and somerset

The charity supports the general public. Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Somerset and operates in Somerset.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To listen & talk with persons who are suicidal or in a state of emotional distress who are resident in the Taunton & Somerset area but not exclusively to that area. The volunteers are selected and trained to undertake the sensitive task of listening to callers and help them resolve their issues in accordance with laid down procedures.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£33,980
Latest Expenditure
£33,624

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£33,980£33,6240 / 110
2023£43,292£64,4960 / 85
2022£44,853£51,3650 / 79
2021£39,155£50,5520 / 79
2020£42,963£48,8310 / 93

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Details

Address
The Samaritans
16 Wood Street
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 1UN
Registration Date
8 December 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5092998
Charity Number
1170637

Trustees

Alistair Hallows
Richard Charles Rawes Jacobs
Sara Teresa Bannister
Jacqueline Mary Crawford
Sarah Burge
Rob Setchell
Alan McDonagh
Kirsti Nelson
Emma Lewes
Mark Lithgow
Wendy Overshott

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