Sudden Sam
Sudden Sam provides support to those impacted by sudden death. We provide emotional support (therapy and counselling), financial support (grants for costs associated with a sudden death), practical awareness (guidance on the procedure following a sudden death), and community awareness (increasing understanding of the impact).
Activities & Mission
Sudden Sam provides support to those impacted by sudden death. We provide emotional support (therapy and counselling), financial support (grants for costs associated with a sudden death), practical awareness (guidance on the procedure following a sudden death), and community awareness (increasing understanding of the impact).
Grants
Sudden Sam makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £22,601
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £19,887 | £22,601 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2025 | £26,828 | £7,291 | 0 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sudden Sam
What does Sudden Sam do?
Sudden Sam provides support to those impacted by sudden death. We provide emotional support (therapy and counselling), financial support (grants for costs associated with a sudden death), practical awareness (guidance on the procedure following a sudden death), and community awareness (increasing understanding of the impact).
How much income did Sudden Sam report in 2026?
Sudden Sam reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sudden Sam registered as a charity?
Sudden Sam was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 2024 as charity number 1207785. It has been registered for 2 years.
Who runs Sudden Sam?
Sudden Sam is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tom Hanlon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sudden Sam operate?
Sudden Sam operates across 6 areas, including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sudden Sam a registered charity?
Yes — Sudden Sam is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207785.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated