Charity Registration Number 1170928
SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRICT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTrICT CIO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Contents
Pa
Trustees Annual Report
3-13
Independent Auditorfs Report
14
Receipts and Payments Account
15
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
16
Notes to the Financial Statements
17-22

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Reference and Administrative Details
Legal Status
Samaritans Southampton and District is a registered charity with charity registration
1170928. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIO) governed by constitution
adopted at incorporation on 30th December 2016.
Trustees are responsible for all the affairs of the Charity and may for that purpose
exercise all the powers of the Charity.
Associated names to Samarltans Southampton and District are:
The Samaritsns of Southampton
The Samaritans Southampton and Distrirt Branch
Offlcers and profe55ional advlsers
The Trustees
Christine Robinson (resigned 26/11123)
Ann Bradshaw {appointed 261111231
Karen Oborn (appointed 26111/231
Nichola Kirby (appointed 19/09/22)
Peter Bunting (appointed 261111231
John McNeil (appointed 26111/231
Alistair Stokes (appointed 26111/231
Registered Office
11 College Place
London Road
Southampton
S015 2FE

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Independent Examlner
Langdowns DFK
Fleming Court
Leigh Road
Eastleigh
S050 9PD
Bankers
Barclays Bank PIC
54 Lombard Street
London
EC3P 3AH
T5B
PO Box 373
Leeds
LS14 9GQ

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Structure Governance and Mana
ement
The Trustees
The Trustees present their report and thefinancial statements of the Charityforthe year
ended 31st March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with the accounting policies set out within the notes to the accounts.
The Trustees continue to be satlsfied that the Charity is delivering an effective and
efficient service. It also considers that despite challenges, it is effectively managing its
finances to enable the branch to continue its activities during the coming year and that
the Charity's assets a￿ adequate to fulfil these obligations.
Nature of the governlng document and constltution of the Charity
Subject to the provisions of tts constitution, the affairs of the Charity are managed by a
Board of Trustees, who meet four times every year as a minimum.
The methods adopted for recruitment and appolntment of new trustees
Trustees are elected at an Annual General Meeting. The Board of Trustees consists of
the following members, in total not numbering more than thirteen..
A maximum of nine elected members, who must be Sarnaritans, but excluding the
ex-ofFicio members.
bl A maximum of five ex-officio members comprising at least the Director, Secretary,
and the Treasurer of the Charity. At the time of writing, we have a vacanry for a
Secretary.
c) Co-opted mlmbers up to a maximum of one third of the Board of Trustees
(excluding co-opted members).
Branch Volunteers are invited by the Trustees to nominate individuals to join the
board each year prior to the Annual General Meeting.

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Selection is on the basis of what the volunteer can contribute based on their own
experience both life and professional. All trustees are subject to enhanced DBS
(Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and cannot be confirmed in office until this check
is complete.
Tralnlng
All Trustees are trained in-house and are required to complete online Management
Training available on Samaritans intranet. Each Trustee receives a copy of the Charity
Commission booklet on trusteeship and its responsibilities, thus ensuring that they are
aware of the commitment and duties they are undertakin8. Further training of Trustees
is on an informal basis and is on-goin8 throughout the tenn of their office. No trustee is
paid.
The organlsatlon structure of the Charlty and how declslons are made
The Charity falls under the umbrella organisation of the Samarltans nationally. The
natlonal organisation provides a model constitution, advice and support, which are
adapted to meet the needs of the Charity.
Relationships between the Charfty and related partles. Includln81ts
subsidiarfes
Other than the national Samaritans organisation, there are no transactions with any
other related parties.
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed and reviews and systems to
mitigate risks
The Trustees identify the major risks to which the Charity is exposed each financial
year in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity. The
Trustees then review any major risks which have been identified and establish systems
to mitigate their exposure. A risk register is produced and updated whenever necessary.

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Ob-ectives Public Benefit and Activities
The objectlves of the Charity are set out in its governing document. In summary,
the Charlty's objectives are:
a) To enable persons in Southampton and surrounding area who are experiencing
feelings of distress and 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.
b) 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.
c) To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charty and its affiliated
branches in fulfilling these objectives.
The CharWs alms. Includlng the changes or differences It seeks to make through Its
actlvltles, are to:
a) Support the Samarltans Central Charity mission that fewer people die by suicide.
b) Contribute to the national effort by making sure there is Someone there for
anyone that needs someone.
c) Give people ways to cope and the 5ki115 to be there for others.
d) Campaign to make suicide prevention a local priority.
el Work as pa
of a regional team to contribute to confidential emotional sUPPOrt
24 hours eac
and vrfery day by telephone, face-to-face and email contart, both
from our centre in Southampton, and outside our centre as part of our Outreach
programme in schools and workpla￿5 Within the Southampton area.

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The Charlty's maln objectives for the perlod were:
To provlde emotlonal support to all who contacted us, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
and to ensure that sufficienttrained volunteers are available to be part of a regional rota
achieving these objectives. Achieved predominately via telephone, this objective is also
through email and face-to face contact nationally. However, face-to-face contact and
email support is no longer provided In Southampton.
The Charity's strategies for achievlng its stated oblertlves are to:
al Generate enough funds for the day-to-day operation of the Charity and to
maintain its property in the centre of Southampton, providing the base for our
administration and fundraising, and generating income from a part of the building
that is not Used directly for charitable work.
bl Recruit and train sufficient volunteers to provide the constant support required
by the Charity's main objective.
cl Publicise the Charity to raise awareness of the work it does.
Detalls of slgnlficant activitses (induding its main programmesi projects or services
provided) that contribute to the achievement of the ststed objectives:
Samaritan& Southampton and District's most signrficant activity was responding to
telephone contacts. The email service was withdrawn in December 2022 and centralised
into a quality hub under Samaritans central charity (2194321 but work is now underway
to modifythe servid so that those branches who wish to respond to emails can again do
so. TheTrustees are con5iderin8 this option and a decision will be made by 30 September
2024.
In addition, the Charity has been involved in various events to promote the work of the
Samaritans and provide emotional resilience workshops. In the coming year we will
resume our Outreach work with schools in the area following the dedicated training
some of our Listeners have undertaken this year.

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The contribution of volunteers
The CharFty relies wholly on the services of volunteers in fundraising, administration
of the Charity, and providing callersupportwhich isthe main objective of the Samaritan5.
There is one paid member of Staff: a cleaner who is employed for six hours a week.
Achievements and Performance
A review of charltable artivltles undertaken by the Charlty
The period under review was another busy one for the Southampton and Distritt branch
of Samaritans.
April 2023 - March 2024
No. of active listening volunteers
No. of inbound calls
No. of outbound calls
75 {as at 31 March 2024}
15,418 {4.376 hours on the phone)
165127 hours on phone)
During the past period we have continued to communicate the work of Samaritans to
our community by distributing information and being involved with other relevant
organisations in person and via online platforms.
Fundraisln8 actlvltles
We continued to ensure that funds were sufficient to provide for our needs by aiming to
always have at least six months fundin8 available to pay for our day-tovday expenditure.
We receive no allotted funding directly; therefore, we raise all our funds through a
number of lundraisin8 activities, in addition to renting out the front of our building to a
marketing company. We are always heartened by our contacts with the public and
appreciate the comments received, especially the many words of encouragement and
thanks for the supptrt offered by Samaritans.
We wish to record oursincerethankstothe individualsand organisations who havegiven
donations both during the period under review and in the past.

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Recruitment needs update wfth latest data
We continued to recruit new volunteers during the year and returned to in-per50n
training for our new recruits with online modules being completed between classroom
sessions. We currently have a number of potential volunteers from the Southampton
area who would liketo become involved in the Charity.The number of recruiters, trainers
and mentors available from our internal listening volunteers determines our capacity,
and whilst we aim to onboard approximatelythirty-six new volunteers per year, we were
only able to run two sessions during the year rather than our usual three.
Training including mandatory
It's vital for all volunteers to continue to develop their skills and keep up to date with any
changes to Samaritans policies. This continuous development is achieved via online self-
learning together with remote and in branch trainin8 sessions.
Promotlng our work wlthln the local communlty
We continue to influence local policy concerning suicide prevention, via the
Southampton Suicide Prevention forum, which meets six times per year. We have
worked during the year to re-establish and strengthen our Schools and Outreach team.

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Fartors relevant to the achlevement of the Charity's objertives
The Charity is totally dependent on the services of volunteers. The core aim of all
listening volunteers is to support our callers but many other tasks including, but not
limited to, recruitment, trainin& volunteer support, administration, outreach, bullding
management, IT support, health and safety need to be undertaken and this Is completed
in house by our volunteers. The Director ￿ordS her sincere appreciation for the
extraordinary service and work provided by the volunteers.
Financial Review
Pollcy on reserves
The Trustees aim to maintain at least six months of cash funds available at any one time
to provide funding for the maintenance of the property. At the balance sheet date, free
reserves were £67,376 (2023 £85,990)
Prlnclpal fundlng sources and how expendlture In the perlod under revlew has
supported the key objertives of the Charitv
The principal funding sources are donated income and rental income. This funding is
applied to support all objects of the Charity.
Availability and adequacy of assets of eath of the funds
The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity's assets in each fund are available and
adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund but are now actively looking at
opportunities to strengthen the position going forward.

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Transactions and financial position
The financial statements are set out on the following pages. As stated in the introduction
to this report, the Trustees consider the financial position by the Charity during the
period to have been satisfactory.
The receipts and payments analysis shows a deficit for the period of £19,57412023
surplus £21,318) with the total bank balances at the period end of £68,45612023:
£88,030).
During the year significant funds were required to replace the boiler and update the
security on the fire doors. Insurance costs also appear higher than expected as the
premium for the subsequent year of £1,971 was paid before the end of this year. We
have also seen the impact of the high cost of utilities.
Donations and income from fundraising were lower than in 2022 where we benefitted
from a signÉficant legacy. The trustees are actively exploring potential sources of grants
and initial results are encouraging. Thanks are glven to swr for a grant of £2,450 which
was designated for recruitment and outreach artivity.
A full breakdown of income and expenditure is reflected within the financial statements
which are included separately within this annual report.
Plans for future yriods
The aim of thecharity isto ensure that the Southampton and District branch of
Samaritans is abSe to continue to provide the serdice to callers in future perlods. We are
workingto be more available at timesof greatest need and to be visible and active within
the local communityi 5UPPQrting Samaritans strategy. Additionalty, we aim to continue
to offer all volunteers a supportive and positive experience, to involveas many
volunteers as possible in roles throughout the branch and to ensure and embed good
governance.
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Res
nsibilities of Trustees
The Trustees are responsible for the preparing of the Annual Report and the Financial
Statements in accordance with the applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare
financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the
Charity forthat period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required
to-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
observe the rnethods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable UK Accountin8 Standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the Charity will continue in business
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the Charity and enable them
to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 along with
the applicabSe regulations and the provisions of the Charity Commission Scheme. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trlstees and 5i8ned on their behalf by:
Nichola Kirby
Chair of Trustees and Branch Director
Date: l August 2024

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTrICt CIO
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Samaritans
Southampton and District CIO (the Charity) forthe year ended 31 March 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Charityi you are responsible for the preparatlon of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Ad).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under section
145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable
Dirertions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs ststement
I have completed my examination. I conflnn that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any
material respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respert of the Trust as requlred by section
130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord wlth those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name: Mrs Lucy A Parry ACA
Address: Langdowns DFK, Fleming Court, Leigh Road, Eastleigh. Southampton S050 9PD
Date:
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SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRICT CIO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Receipts and Payments Account Year Ended 31 Marth 2024
Totsl Funds
Year EfidlTrg
31 Marth
2024
Total Funds
Year Ending
31 Ma￿h
2023
Vn¥e#rkted
Funds
Funds
Recdpts
Donations
Grants received
Investment Income
Other tradin8 artivities
Totsl
5,594
5,594
2,450
15,689
249
37,962
2,450
15.689
249
14,431
3,355
2,450
Payments
Premlses expendlture
Operational expenses
staff Costs
Sundry expenses
Totsl
22,224
13,470
23,904
14,070
12,580
12,690
7,799
1.361
7.8,9
io
1,512
170
2,450
1,682
N•t Id•fldtl15wpIu5
119,5741
119,5741
21,318
Cash funds last year
Cash funds thls year
88,030
68.456
88,030
68,456
66,712
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SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRicr cio
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Assets & Liabilities as at 31 MARCH 2024
Total Funds
Year Endlnl
31 March
2024
Total Funds
Year Endin8
31 March
2023
Note
Cash fiJnd5 and In hand
Prppald Insurance
Asset retained for Charity
Use
Unrestritted funds
68,456
87,010
12
Designated funds
410,(
475,000
13
UnrestrSrted funds
1,080
1,020
Signed on behalf of the Trustees:
Karen Oborn
Treasurer and Trustee
Date: 26th July 2024
The notes on pa8es 17 to 22 form part of these financial statements

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRicr cio
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIALACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
l. Accountin
Policies
a) Basis for accounts preparation
The financial statements have been prepared using the receipts and payments basls In
accordance with applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards, the Charities Art
2011 and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {FRS 102 2015) based
thereon.
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertaintie5 about the charity'5 ability
to continue as a going concern.
The charity is a Public Benefit entity.
b} Income from donations
Incorne from donations is included in income when it is receivable except as follows:
(i) When donors specify that donatlons given to the charity must be used in future
accounting periods:
lill When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity
becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred until the
preconditions have been met.
Legacles
Income froin legacies is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to the legacy and
the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Entitlement is regarded as the
earlier of the chary being notrfied of an impending distribution or the legacy being
received.
Intangible Income
There was no intangible income during the year other than the goodwill and services of
volunteers.

SAMARITANS SOLrtHAMPTON AND DISTRIC[ CIO
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Continued
c) Expendlture
Expenditure is accounted for on a cost basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure includes attributable VAT which
cannot be recovered.
Charltable Actlvltles
Expenditure consists of those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and service for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to
such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Publlc5ty
Publicity costs itemised within the accounts are not for raising funds, but to raise
awareness of our availability to those in distress and for recruitin8 Potential volunteers.
Governance Costs
Expenditure includes those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and
statutory requirements of the charity.
d) Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Expenditure on tan
£2,500.
ible assets will be capitalised should the cost of any item exceed
Depreclation Policy
Fixed assets held for use by the charity will be depreciated at annual rates calculated to
spread the cost (less anticipated residual value) over their experted life.

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMvfoN AND DISTRICT CIO
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Continued
e) Funds
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted Funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the
discretion of the Trustees.
Designated funds
Designated Funds are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds
for specific future purposes or projects.
Restrlrted funds
Restricted Funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects
of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised
for particular restricted purposes. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to
the fund.

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMvfoN AND DISTRICT CIO
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Continued
T4)tal Funds
unlestrk￿ Restrkted Year Endlni
Fur#ts
Funds
31 Marth
Tot81 Funds
Year Ending
31 March
2023
Donatlons. General
Bequests & Legacies
Donatlons from Indlviduals
Donatlons from business
30,883
3.529
3,550
3,240
2,354
5.594
3,240
2,354
5,594
Grants
Granis recelved
2,450
2,450
Income from Investrmnts
Rent received
Bank interest received
IS,625
15,625
14,4
31
15,689
In¢ome from other tradln8 artl¥ltl•s
m1scellane0￿ fundralslng actlvltles
Less fundralsln8 expenses
428
11791
249
428
11791
3,800
14451
TOTAL RECEIPTS
21.532
2,450
23,982
55,748
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YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Continued
Totsl Funds
unY*strltt￿ Résiritted Year EndlTr8
nds
31 March
Totsl Fvnds
Year Ending
31 March
2023
Premlses expendlture
Rates & water
Heating & lightin8
nsurances
Caretaknng and deanlng
Repalrs & maintenance- equipment
Repalrs & maintenance- propertv
Equipment purchases
2,392
7,896
3.413
822
225
7,220
256
22,224
270
890
2,662
8.786
3,793
912
225
7.220
3t
2,956
3,985
1,756
1,561
104
1,733
485
12,580
Opwatlonal expenses
Volunteers, expenses
Travel expenses
Statlonery & postages
Prlnting & photocopyin8
Computer & technol¢¥y expenses
Telephone & communlcations
NBC- ￿ntral Samaritans
Branch Meetln8S
Accountancy
Consultancy & Professlonal Fees
194
I,iio
166
87
1,115
3,575
3,573
1.750
1,708
345
3(X)
1,688
297
245
997
2,906
5,127
1.371
1,258
297
245
997
2.E116
5.127
1.371
1,258
13,997
Publlclty expenses
Publicity and outreach
Governance costs
Trustees meetSn8 expenses
Fees paid
36
35
71
36
35
71
35
32
67
10 Staff Costs
Salarles
7,799
11 Sundry expenses
Staff trainlng
Subsistence
Health & Safety
33
33
728
921
1.682
272
831
1,512
402
1.361
170
TOTAL PAYMEp¥rs
41,1(
2,450
43,556
34,430

SAMARITANS SOUTHAMPTON AND DISTRICT CIO
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Continued
12. Assets retained for Chari
use
The fixed asset retained for Charity use is the freehold house at 11 College Place,
purchased on 16th May 2003. The premtses are held primarily for charitable purposes,
although these premises are part let to raise additional funds.
The property was valued on 18 July 2024 with a Market Value as it currently stands with
the current tenant in situ at £410,000. Thevaluation was prepared by Savills IUKI Limited
of Mountbatten House, l Grosvenor Square Southampton, S015 28Z as an "external
valuer" in accordance with the RICS Valuation-Global Standards (incorporating the IVSC
International Valuation Standards) effective from 31 January 2022 together, where
applicable, with the UK National Supplement effective 14 January 2019, together the
"Red Book". As per UK VPGA 8, the Valuation is also pursuant to Sections 117 - 121 of
the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Qualified Surveyors Report) Regulations ISI
199212980).
At the date of revaluation, the freehold property investment carried a historical cost of
£539,373. The Trustees are currently looking at available options to ensure the propertv
Is used in the most effective way to achieve our charitable objectives.
13. Liabilities
Total Funds
Year EndknB
31 March
2024
Total Funds
Year Ending
31 March
2023
Unrestrkted
Funds
Funds
Other creditors
Accountancy fees
1.020
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