Nottingham Samaritans
Analysis
Nottingham Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. 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, Nottingham Samaritans reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £33k to £18k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 127% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Nottingham Samaritans sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tanzanian Church Partnership Association (£18k), Rotary Club of Market Harborough Trust Fund (£18k) and Seven Bays Support Organisation (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Confidential non-judgmental emotional support offered by trained volunteers to anyone in distress, including those at risk of suicide. Support available 24 hours a day by telephone, email or text; also in person at branch premises (opening hours vary).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzanian Church Partnership Association | Wirral | £18k |
| Rotary Club of Market Harborough Trust Fund | Leics | £18k |
| Seven Bays Support Organisation | Padstow | £18k |
| Hospital Radio Plymouth | Plymouth | £18k |