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Eastbourne And District Samaritans

Eastbourne & District Samaritans

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170508
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 1, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Eastbourne & District Samaritans
The Haven
13 Bolton Road
EASTBOURNE
East Sussex
BN21 3JT

Activities

Providing persons in Eastbourne and elsewhere who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair or may be at risk of suicide, with confidential emotional support 24/7 to improve their emotional health and reduce the risk of suicide. Promoting a better understanding of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings. Supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its branches.

Objects: 1. To Work For The Assistance Of Persons Who Are Suicidal, Despairing Or In Distress By Providing A Service Primarily Intended For The Benefit Of Persons In Eastbourne And District And The Surrounding Area (But Without Specific Limitations As To Area) To Enable Such Persons To Receive Immediate Help, Compassion And Befriending From Members Of The Charity Selected And Prepared For The Purpose Working Under Direction; And Also Where Appropriate, In Accordance With Samaritan Procedure, Referral To Persons Having Specialist Or Professional Skills, And 2. To Support The Company And Aid In The Establishment And Support Of Probationary Branches And The Support Of Recognised Branches Of Samaritans

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Who
The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
East Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £86,394 £108,943
March 31, 2024 £63,050 £66,122
March 31, 2023 £65,225 £53,726
March 31, 2022 £62,193 £52,276
March 31, 2021 £71,238 £48,043

Trustees

Name Appointed
Danny Southam (Chair) Jan. 13, 2026
Nicholas Hunwick Jan. 23, 2023
Nicola Shuttleworth Sept. 25, 2020
Oonagh Williams Jan. 13, 2026
Penelope Vasey July 21, 2022
Stephanie Carpenter July 4, 2025