Samaritans of Coventry and District
Analysis
Samaritans of Coventry and District is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in July 2017, 9 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 Coventry and District reported income of £82k and spending of £77k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £100k to £82k (-18%), an average of -4.7% a year. 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 Coventry and District 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 St Helens Unit 294 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£82k), The 24x7 Special Needs Holiday Trust (£82k) and Hazel Hill Trust (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Coventry & District Samaritans provides confidential emotional support to people who are in distress or despair or who are feeling suicidal. The service is available 24 hours a day, every day, for contact by phone, email or on-line chat.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens Unit 294 of the Sea Cadet Corps | St Helens | £82k |
| The 24x7 Special Needs Holiday Trust | Dunmow | £82k |
| Hazel Hill Trust | Bridport | £82k |
| The NDL Foundation | Belgium | £82k |