Samaritans of Macclesfield and District
Analysis
Samaritans of Macclesfield and District is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in November 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, Samaritans of Macclesfield and District reported income of £72k and spending of £50k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £51k to £72k (+42%), an average of +9.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 279%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Samaritans of Macclesfield and District sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Anglia Diocese Dependent Priests' Fund (£72k), Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre (£72k) and Squash Squared (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour. While we support callers nationally, we have a specific focus on the local communities we serve in Macclesfield and across Cheshire East.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Anglia Diocese Dependent Priests' Fund | Norwich | £72k |
| Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre | Malton | £72k |
| Squash Squared | Sutton | £72k |
| The de LA Rue Charitable Trust | Hampshire | £72k |