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Samaritans Of Wigan

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170589
Status
Registered
Registered
Dec. 6, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
THE SAMARITANS
73 DICCONSON STREET
WIGAN
WN1 2AT

Activities

Being available 24 hours a day to provide emotional support to people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicidal thoughts or behaviour.

Objects: The Objects Of The Charity Are:1) To Enable Persons In Wigan And The Surrounding Area As Well As Elsewhere Who Are Experiencing Feelings Of Distress Or Despair, Including Those Who May Be At Risk Of Suicide, To Receive Confidential Emotional Support At Any Time Of The Day Or Night In Order To Improve Their Emotional Health And To Reduce The Incidence Of Suicide;2) To Promote A Better Understanding In Society Of Suicide, Suicidal Behaviour And The Value Of Expressing Feelings Which May Otherwise Lead To Suicide Or Impaired Emotional Health; And3) To Collaborate With And Support Samaritans Central Charity And Its Affiliated Branches In Fulfilling These Objects.

Classification

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

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Wigan

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £37,015 £26,047
March 31, 2024 £18,351 £21,113
March 31, 2023 £15,952 £22,474
March 31, 2022 £23,700 £24,797
March 31, 2021 £31,822 £19,555

Trustees

Name Appointed
Christopher Maj (Chair) Jan. 23, 2025
Annick Morris May 27, 2021
Ann Marie Sandelands Sept. 29, 2020
JOSEPH McGLONE Nov. 28, 2024
Kath Keary Nov. 13, 2025
Pauline Westwood Nov. 28, 2023
Ruth Dean Nov. 25, 2021