Samaritans of Derby and District
Analysis
Samaritans of Derby and District is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in August 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 Derby and District reported income of £42k and spending of £31k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £29k to £42k (+42%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 119%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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 Derby and District sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kenya Wildlife Trust UK (£42k), The Dezna Robins Jones Charitable Foundation (£42k) and Ms Development Corporation Limited (£42k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Samaritans offers confidential emotional support 24 hours a day to those who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Samaritans listen and encourage the recognition and exploration of their options. We make our support available by telephone, email, letter, face to face, SMS, in prisons, schools and the wider community.
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|---|---|---|
| Kenya Wildlife Trust UK | Oakham | £42k |
| The Dezna Robins Jones Charitable Foundation | Bridgend | £42k |
| Ms Development Corporation Limited | Hornchurch | £42k |
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