Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset
Analysis
Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. 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, Samaritans of Taunton and Somerset reported income of £39k and spending of £59k, spending 154% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £39k to £39k (-1.1%), an average of -0.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 130% 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 Taunton and Somerset 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 The Howard Thomas Trust for Medical Research (£39k), St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett (£39k) and Adventure Aid (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To listen & talk with persons who are suicidal or in a state of emotional distress who are resident in the Taunton & Somerset area but not exclusively to that area. The volunteers are selected and trained to undertake the sensitive task of listening to callers and help them resolve their issues in accordance with laid down procedures.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Howard Thomas Trust for Medical Research | Bromley | £39k |
| St Patrick's Hall Organisation Consett | County Durham | £39k |
| Adventure Aid | Bournemouth | £39k |
| Labour of Love World Ministries | London | £39k |