Folkestone, Dover and Hythe Samaritans
Analysis
Folkestone, Dover and Hythe Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in August 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Folkestone, Dover and Hythe Samaritans reported income of £43k and spending of £18k, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £43k (+153%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 156%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Folkestone, Dover and Hythe Samaritans sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% 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 Anglo American Foundation (£43k), Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Foundation (£43k) and Centre 33 (St Albans) Ltd. (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support people who are feeling suicidal, despairing, in distress or in need of emotional support. This is achieved by providing telephone, text, email or face-to-face contact. Our aim is to help such people receive appropriate support whenever it is needed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo American Foundation | London | £43k |
| Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Foundation | London | £43k |
| Centre 33 (St Albans) Ltd. | St. Albans | £43k |
| Friends of Albella Boys Home, Darjeeling | Hampshire | £43k |