Question 1

What is the mission of SAMARITANS?

Accepted Answer

Samaritans is the coordinating body for the 201 Samaritans branches located across the UK and Ireland.  Samaritans provides a safe place for people to talk, round the clock, every single day of the year. People can get in touch by phone, letter or by visiting a branch. Volunteers also do outreach work, for example, at festivals, prisons, hospitals and schools.

Question 2

What is the financial size of SAMARITANS?

Accepted Answer

SAMARITANS is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £27,517,000 and total expenditure of £28,048,000.

Question 3

How does SAMARITANS allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 76.1% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 23.9% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of SAMARITANS?

Accepted Answer

SAMARITANS employs 328 staff members and is supported by 23,000 volunteers.

Question 5

Does SAMARITANS receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

To a small extent. Approximately 7.3% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does SAMARITANS pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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