Samaritans of South Cheshire
Analysis
Samaritans of South Cheshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crewe. 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 2026, Samaritans of South Cheshire reported income of £27k and spending of £19k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,488 to £27k (+388%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 308%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 South Cheshire sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include M J C Stone Charitable Trust (£27k), Healing Hands Network (£27k) and European Partners in Christ (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide.We work to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour, and promote good emotional health.Samaritans is available to everybody all the time. Call free on 116 123 or online chat via the Samaritans website.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| M J C Stone Charitable Trust | London | £27k |
| Healing Hands Network | Coventry | £27k |
| European Partners in Christ | Ipswich | £27k |
| Wildbrook Charitable Trust | Stanmore | £27k |