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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.

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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

Fundraising

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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

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

Trustees

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

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