Herefordshire Samaritans
Analysis
Herefordshire Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Herefordshire Samaritans reported income of £38k and spending of £76k, spending 199% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £31k to £38k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 85%. Over the whole period it spent 164% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Herefordshire Samaritans sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Raffa International Development Agency (£38k), Vale Mill Trust (£38k) and Anglesey Federation of Wis (£38k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Enabling people in Herefordshire, the surrounding area and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair to receive confidential emotional support in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide.Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings.Collaborating with Samaritans Central Charity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Raffa International Development Agency | Birmingham | £38k |
| Vale Mill Trust | TYNE & WEAR | £38k |
| Anglesey Federation of Wis | Llanfairpwllgwyngyll | £38k |
| Velmore Church | Eastleigh | £38k |