Tamworth Samaritans
Analysis
Tamworth Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 2nd Floor Office Suite. It was registered in December 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, Tamworth Samaritans reported income of £82k and spending of £38k, leaving 54% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £54k to £82k (+50%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 243%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Tamworth Samaritans sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (£82k), Margaret Morris Movement International Limited (£82k) and Norwich Men's Shed (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Charity provides confidential emotional support to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving their emotional health and reducing the incidence of suicide. The Charity operates a telephone helpline which is open 24 hours a day; 365 days a year. Our support allows contacts to explore difficult feelings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland | Merseyside | £82k |
| Margaret Morris Movement International Limited | Shropshire | £82k |
| Norwich Men's Shed | Norwich | £82k |
| Spixworth Playing Field and Village Hall | Norwich | £82k |