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Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset

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.

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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.

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
£38,732
Latest Expenditure
£59,495

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 153.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 153.6%
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
£38,732
£59,4950 / 118
2024
£33,980
£33,6240 / 110
2023
£43,292
£64,4960 / 85
2022
£44,853
£51,3650 / 79
2021
£39,155
£50,5520 / 79

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Frequently asked questions about Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset

What does Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset do?

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.

How much income did Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset report in 2025?

Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset reported total income of £39k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset registered as a charity?

Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2016 as charity number 1170637. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset?

Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset 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 Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset operate?

Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — Samaritans Of Taunton And Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170637.

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

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Trustees

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

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