Wolverhampton Samaritans
Analysis
Wolverhampton Samaritans is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wolverhampton. It was registered in September 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 2025, Wolverhampton Samaritans reported income of £55k and spending of £40k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £35k to £55k (+56%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 281%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Wolverhampton Samaritans sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Stuart and Ellen Lyons Charitable Trust (£55k), Serious Fun Children's Network International (£55k) and North West Pre-hospital Critical Care Charity (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Samaritans work in partnership with other Branches, NHS, Government, charities etc to see a reduction in the incidence of suicide & the means to suicide. Our vision is that fewer people die from suicide.We offer a volunteer-led 24 hour confidential emotional support via phone on 116123, text, email where we support those in distress, despair, who may have thoughts or intention of suicide
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Stuart and Ellen Lyons Charitable Trust | London | £55k |
| Serious Fun Children's Network International | Southampton | £55k |
| North West Pre-hospital Critical Care Charity | Cheshire | £55k |
| The Reverend Dr George Richards Charity for Poor Clergy | Suffolk | £55k |