Skip to main content Skip to navigation

samaritans of west cumbria

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


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

Email Charity

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

Fundraising

See where Samaritans Of West Cumbria is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

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

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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers