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Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans

Provide confidential emotional support to anyone in Tunbridge Wells and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, at any time, day or night, and to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings.

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Activities & Mission

Provide confidential emotional support to anyone in Tunbridge Wells and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, at any time, day or night, and to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings.

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
£35,602
Latest Expenditure
£31,025

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.1%
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
£35,602
£31,0250 / 146
2024
£39,571
£62,4810 / 110
2023
£32,315
£38,7730 / 140
2022
£31,560
£43,8780 / 140
2021
£29,183
£54,2480 / 135

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans

What does Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans do?

Provide confidential emotional support to anyone in Tunbridge Wells and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, at any time, day or night, and to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings.

How much income did Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans report in 2025?

Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans registered as a charity?

Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2016 as charity number 1168382. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans?

Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ann Elizabeth Swain. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans operate?

Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans a registered charity?

Yes — Tunbridge Wells And District Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168382.

Details

Address
THE SAMARITANS
7 LIME HILL ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
TN1 1LJ
Registration Date
22 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5084997
Charity Number
1168382

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Trustees

Ann Elizabeth Swain Chair
Alix Jane Beale
Michael Johan Nijhuis
MICHAEL JOHN WHEATLEY
Penelope Joan Lawne
Richard Dix
SUSAN MARY SIMMONS
Also governs 3 other charities

Sectors & Classifications

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