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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £25,387 | £42,049 | 0 / 48 | |||
| 2024 | £28,598 | £43,880 | 0 / 49 | |||
| 2023 | £76,262 | £49,646 | 0 / 60 | |||
| 2022 | £74,270 | £79,005 | 0 / 57 | |||
| 2021 | £73,867 | £49,311 | 0 / 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
23 Church Street
Whitehaven
CA28 7EB
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