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Samaritans Of West Cumbria

Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills

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Activities & Mission

Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills

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
£25,387
Latest Expenditure
£42,049

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 165.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 165.6%
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
£25,387
£42,0490 / 48
2024
£28,598
£43,8800 / 49
2023
£76,262
£49,6460 / 60
2022
£74,270
£79,0050 / 57
2021
£73,867
£49,3110 / 60

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Frequently asked questions about Samaritans Of West Cumbria

What does Samaritans Of West Cumbria do?

Assist persons who are suicidal, in distress or despair by providing a service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Cumbria and the surrounding area (but without specific limitations as to area) to enable such people to receive immediate help, compassion, and befriending in accordance with Samaritan procedure, where appropriate referral to persons having specialist/professional skills

How much income did Samaritans Of West Cumbria report in 2025?

Samaritans Of West Cumbria reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £42k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Samaritans Of West Cumbria registered as a charity?

Samaritans Of West Cumbria was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2017 as charity number 1171211. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Samaritans Of West Cumbria?

Samaritans Of West Cumbria is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Samaritans Of West Cumbria operate?

Samaritans Of West Cumbria operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Samaritans Of West Cumbria a registered charity?

Yes — Samaritans Of West Cumbria is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171211.

Details

Address
The Samaritans
23 Church Street
Whitehaven
CA28 7EB
Registration Date
19 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5094923
Charity Number
1171211

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Trustees

Catherine winifred woods
Chris Wright
Glynis Peacock
GRAHAME DAVID MICHAEL PINCHES B.A.DIPI.M
Hazel Cushin
Jennifer Payne
John Geoffrey England
Karen loudon
Nicholas Carr
Wendie June Johnson

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