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Sheffield Samaritans

Sheffield Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, face to face, email and letter. We provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide. We advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour, and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.

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Activities & Mission

Sheffield Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, face to face, email and letter. We provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide. We advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour, and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.

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
£81,228
Latest Expenditure
£110,772

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 136.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 136.4%
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
£81,228
£110,7720 / 105
2024
£81,228
£110,7720 / 85
2023
£85,327
£103,2290 / 105
2022
£87,723
£107,4630 / 110
2021
£148,627
£109,0110 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Samaritans

What does Sheffield Samaritans do?

Sheffield Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, by telephone, face to face, email and letter. We provide assistance to individuals who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in order to reduce the incidence of suicide. We advance education by providing society with a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour, and the value of expressing feelings that may lead to suicide.

How much income did Sheffield Samaritans report in 2025?

Sheffield Samaritans reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £111k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sheffield Samaritans registered as a charity?

Sheffield Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2017 as charity number 1173942. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Sheffield Samaritans?

Sheffield Samaritans is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy Stancliffe Hollis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sheffield Samaritans operate?

Sheffield Samaritans operates in Sheffield City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sheffield Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Sheffield Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173942.

Details

Address
272 Queens Road
Sheffield
S2 4DL
Registration Date
25 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5106417
Charity Number
1173942

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Trustees

Timothy Stancliffe Hollis Chair
Andrew John Briggs
Chris Collin
Elizabeth Jane Wright
Frances Gray
Shehla Ali

Sectors & Classifications

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