Rotherham Samaritans
Analysis
Rotherham Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rotherham. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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, Rotherham Samaritans reported income of £39k and spending of £36k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £23k to £39k (+69%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Rotherham Samaritans 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 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The New Village Hall Iver Heath (£39k), Prince Philip Centre Phab Club Leeds (£39k) and Feel Good Community Events (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rotherham Samaritans was formed for the purpose of working for the assistance of persons who are suicidal, despairing or in distress in and around Rotherham.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The New Village Hall Iver Heath | Buckinghamshire | £39k |
| Prince Philip Centre Phab Club Leeds | Leeds | £39k |
| Feel Good Community Events | Bath | £39k |
| Hela Sarana | Essex | £39k |