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Southend-On-Sea Samaritans

To enable persons in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. Contact is made by phone, SMS, Email and face-to-face.

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Activities & Mission

To enable persons in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. Contact is made by phone, SMS, Email and face-to-face.

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
£142,143
Latest Expenditure
£128,571

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.5%
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
£142,143
£128,5710 / 100
2024
£162,279
£156,4800 / 100
2023
£81,639
£98,7080 / 100
2022
£177,637
£59,3050 / 97
2021
£132,540
£52,9240 / 99

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Frequently asked questions about Southend-On-Sea Samaritans

What does Southend-On-Sea Samaritans do?

To enable persons in Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. Contact is made by phone, SMS, Email and face-to-face.

How much income did Southend-On-Sea Samaritans report in 2025?

Southend-On-Sea Samaritans reported total income of £142k and reported expenditure of £129k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southend-On-Sea Samaritans registered as a charity?

Southend-On-Sea Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 2017 as charity number 1173715. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Southend-On-Sea Samaritans?

Southend-On-Sea Samaritans is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southend-On-Sea Samaritans operate?

Southend-On-Sea Samaritans operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Southend-On-Sea Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Southend-On-Sea Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173715.

Details

Address
Unit 4
Beaumont Court
61-71 Victoria Avenue
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
SS2 6EB
Registration Date
7 July 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5105394
Charity Number
1173715

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Trustees

Ann Elizabeth Hawkins
Caroline Jane Jennings
Deborah Constance Downs
Diane Julia Smith
Emer Marie Meadway
Judith Isabelle Bailey
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Sutton
Ray Michael Turner
Rosa Garner

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