Samaritan's Purse International Limited
Also known as: Samaritan International Limited
Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing church support and emergency relief and development assistance to the victims of war, famine, natural disaster, and disease, with the aim of demonstrating God's love to all and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Activities & Mission
Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing church support and emergency relief and development assistance to the victims of war, famine, natural disaster, and disease, with the aim of demonstrating God's love to all and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Grants
Samaritan's Purse International Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £779,458
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £10,659,919 | £9,634,440 | £8,770,719 | £8,565,276 | £4,713,708 | 52 / 5865 |
| 2024 | £12,506,476 | £9,659,284 | £8,618,704 | £7,539,797 | £3,278,070 | 57 / 5461 |
| 2023 | £11,872,383 | £11,671,710 | £10,641,936 | £4,692,605 | £1,211,299 | 58 / 5464 |
| 2022 | £10,474,026 | £9,056,900 | £8,206,670 | £4,491,932 | £1,210,840 | 59 / 5813 |
| 2021 | £8,373,160 | £7,948,065 | £7,199,741 | £3,074,806 | £656,555 | 61 / 2526 |
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Frequently asked questions about Samaritan's Purse International Limited
What does Samaritan's Purse International Limited do?
Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing church support and emergency relief and development assistance to the victims of war, famine, natural disaster, and disease, with the aim of demonstrating God's love to all and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
How much income did Samaritan's Purse International Limited report in 2025?
Samaritan's Purse International Limited reported total income of £10.66m and reported expenditure of £9.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Samaritan's Purse International Limited?
Samaritan's Purse International Limited has a program ratio of 82.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Samaritan's Purse International Limited registered as a charity?
Samaritan's Purse International Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1990 as charity number 1001349. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Samaritan's Purse International Limited?
Samaritan's Purse International Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Samaritan's Purse International Limited operate?
Samaritan's Purse International Limited operates across 22 areas, including Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus and 19 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Samaritan's Purse International Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Samaritan's Purse International Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001349.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Samaritan International Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated