# EASTBOURNE AND DISTRICT SAMARITANS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1170508
- **Other names:** EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT SAMARITANS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 1, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1170508


## Contact

- **Address:** Eastbourne & District Samaritans, The Haven, 13 Bolton Road, EASTBOURNE, East Sussex
- **Postcode:** BN21 3JT
- **Phone:** 07770 420478
- **Email:** eastbourne@samaritans.org
- **Website:** samaritans.org/eastbourne



## Activities

**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

**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.





## Areas of operation

- East Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £86394 | £108943 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £63050 | £66122 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £65225 | £53726 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £62193 | £52276 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £71238 | £48043 | — | — |



## Trustees

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