VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 1f27
Registered number: CE011177
Charity number: 1173621
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 2f27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
2-11
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
13
Balance sheet
14
Statement of cash flows
Notes to th8 financial statements
16-25

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 3r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Trustees
A Mccomiack
JHPyatt
K J Shadbolt
N Floyde
L A RydeT-Davies
S V Santilal
E M Pordes
A Scoltock
K Roxburgh
A J Cerny lappointed 6 February 20231
J Quittner lappoinled 7 November 20221
M Long lappointed 7 November 2022)
Company registered
number
CE011177
Charity registered
number
1173621
Registered office
Shaftesbury Hall
Herbert Road
London
N112QN
Company sgcretary
N Webster
Director
L A Ryder-Davies
Accountants
James Cowper Kreston
Chartered Accountants Stalutory Auditor
Reading Bridge House
George Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8LS
BankeTS
Barclays Bank
20 The Town
Enfield
EN2 6LS
Barclays Bank ￿4C
3 Walthamstow
Leicestershire,
LE87 2BB
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Avenue
lthngs Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Page 1

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P4f27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
THE VISION
Samaritans Wision is that fewer people die by suicide.
THE MISSION
We work to achieve this Vision by making it our Mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the inciden
of sutcide feelings and suicidal behavior.
We do this by.
Being available 24 hours a day to provide emotIc￿al support for people who are experiencing feelings
of emotional distres5 or despair, including th05e'Nhich may lead lo suicide",
Reaching out lo high-risk groups and communities to reduce the risk of suicide-
Working in partnership wth other organisations, agencies and experts to achieve our vision-
Inffluencing public policy and raising awareness of the challenge5 of reducing suicide
THE VALUES
We are committed to the followng Values..
Listening, because exploring feelings alleviates distress and helps people to reach a better
understanding of their situation and the opts'ons open to them.,
Confidentialrty, because if people feel safe, they are more likely to be open about their feelings,.
People making their own decisions wherever possible, because we believe that people have the right to
find their own solution and telling people what to do takes responsibilty away from them,.
Being non-judgmental. because we want people to be able to talk to us wthoul fear of prejudi￿ or
rejection.,
Human contact, because giwng people time, undiwded attention and empathy meets a fundamental
emotional need and reduces distres5 and despair.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
2022 - 2023 was my last year as Director, I will slep down at the beginning of July 2023. The year has seen
gradual return lo nom7al working Mathin the branch_ We continued to staff only bNO stations per shrR until the start
of 2022 but from the beginning of March 2022 we returned to triple staffing as many shifts as possible and we
removed the 20 minute gap betrNeen shifts.
Committee and Leadership team meetings all now lake place in the hall in person. We have still not been able to
see face to face callers, but the findings of the pilot scheme have been analysed and Samaritsns have
introduced a new protocol for branches to follow if they wish to re-introduce face to face callers. Volunteers must
opt in to seeing visitors and NLS has shown enthusiasm for welcoming callers back into the branch and we hoFe
to have our new system up and running towards the autumn of 2023.
Our regular hires have retumed. which in addition to Yc*Ja. Pilates and children's music classes include monthly
Gong Bath sessions and periodic Terrazzo craft Workshops. we also had bookings for 3 Vintage Markets, 2
Affordable Art Fairs, Barnet Council free health screenings, 2 folk concerts given by Bowes Park Folk Club,
Health and Holistic Fair, Bounds Green Food Bank - training for volunteers, CAHMS IHaringey} training course
for local parents.
Selection interviews and Core Training courses are now all taking place in person in the Hall. we continue to
deliver Information sessions via zoom because it has proved to be an effective way of doing this. The specific
Mentoring shifts we introduced during the pandemic have been made a permanent feature of the Rola and are
very helpful in getbng New Samaritans onto the Rota quickly and into doing shifts without too much of a gap after
completing Core Training. The Rota team continues to devote many hours ensuring that rotas are filled and
shifts continue to run. We currenuy have 122 Listening volunteers and 9 Support volunteers.
Page 2

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 psr27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
As always. we have h￿1 some volunteers leave us to relocate around the country bul have had others
transferring to us. 22 new volunteers compleled training and joined the branch bebNeen March 2021 and 2022,
and 3 volunteers transferred from other branches, we continue lo share a number of volunteers with other
branches. We have run in person refresher training sessions for all our volunteers in the Hall.
The Book Club which started in June 2021 and initially met via Zoom has been laking place in person over the
past year. ils membership is increasing.
We have 30 volunteers who are trained to give Emotional Support in Other Settings {ESOS). The Team Leader
for Outreach continues lo attend Haringey Suicide Prevention Group meetings which now take place in person.
Samaritsns were one of a small number of organisations that were invited lo lake part in Operation London
Bridge. Several NLS v(Aunteers were on duty throughout the Iwng in state of Her Majesty Queen Eloabeth 11. in
conjunction with volL*nteer5 from other London branche5. We provided emotional support in a number of
locations including supporting people leaving flowers in the parks, in the queue along the Southbank and those
exiting Westminster Hall after filing past the catafalwe. A few NLS volunteers were lucky enough to be invrted
to pay their respects in the Great Hall on the last evening.
School activities were allowed to resume from March 2022 for pupils in year 9 and above. We provide
volynteers for Outreach at the Police Custody Suite at Bishopsgate_ In conjunction with Central London branch
we provided emotional support in Islington at the request of the council after a sul￿de.
Some of our volunteers hel￿d with the annual Crisis at Christmas provision for homeless people.
The Prison Team are continuing the valuable work of recruf(ing and training Listeners at Pentonmlle and raising
awareness of the scheme among recruited staff.
Fundraisiru continues lo be SUC￿$$ful. we have appointed a Support v￿￿￿teer for Fundraising who brings a
wealth of experience and enthusiasm with her. We are delighted to have been chosen as the Charty Partner of
The Mall Wwd Green have hosted awareness raising sessions and fundraising aclivilies on our behalf. our
ESOS trained volunteers have given emotional support to members of the public at coffee & chat sessions
IKJSted by The Mall.
As always, the above was made p055ible through the efforts of all our Support and Listening volunteer5 and our
HalllPremises Manager who have all supported me and each other to keep the branch open and running for our
callers. Thank you.
Lesley 805
Page 3

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P6r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
COMMirrEE REPORT
The branch has Nn very smcx)thly this year. Commrttee meetings are now be¢ng held in the Hall in person and
are well attended and p￿1￿Ctive.
There have not been many changes to the Trustees this year.
Outgoing
Keith 1269 retired at the last AGM on 07.11.22
Incoming
Joanne 1383
was voted in at the AGM on 7.11.22
Marianne 1433 was voted in at the AGM on 7.11.22
Amanda 1417 was cc￿Pted on 19.01.23 and took over from Sortam as the Secretary.
At the end of the year, the trustees are
Lesley 805
Director
Alison 1031
Adam 1352S TreasureT
Nal 1330
John 1219
Sonam 1490
Kirsty 1371
Erik 1379
Joanne 1383
Marianne 1433
Amanda 1417 Secretary
Allson 1031
Page 4

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P7r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
BRANCH MArrERS
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
For the year to 31st March 2023 we responded to..
Phone calls 7476
En)ails 3401
Face to Face Outside the branch 31
Total Contacts lo.￿8
This is an increase in aclimty in comparison wtth the prevityjs year, outside branch contacts resumed al the start
of 2022, but face to face in branch has 5ti11 not resumed. Pre March 2022 shifts 5ti11 had 2 rather than 3
volunteers taking calls, the introduction of a new system for checking emai15 has signifiCan￿Y reduced the
number that can be dealt wth during a shrft. We are still awaiting the roll out of Online Chat to all branches and
at the time of writing we are making arrangements lo welcome callers into the branch again. Outreach aclivty
continues to increase.
Lesley 805
SHAFfESBURY HALL
After several years of disruption due to the COVID Pandemic and the Govemment rules on lockdown 202212023
was back lo nomal use. The Hall being hired out to both the local community and North London Samaritans.
Regular bookings have remained reasonably strong throughout the year with several new da5ses introduced,
although in the last 6 months class sizes have ken weaker due in part to the cost-of-liwng Issues that have
affected everyone. The same situation exists for one off weekend bookings. This trend is expected to continue
well into 202312024.
Users included health and frtness organisations. local services supporting minorities and the disadvantaged,
music and arts groups, a variety of individuals and businesses providing cla5se5 and activities for children and
charitable and voluntary organisation5. Haringey CAMHS. Pinhole and GDPQI Barnet Council Health Screening
Used the Hall during the year. whilst 3 weeks were sel aside for holiday clubs during the summer holidays. In
addition to this, the Hall has been hired by members of the local community to host a variety of social events and
parb"es.
Subject to availabilty. North London Samaritans have again hired the Hall at the current houty rale for meetings,
training. infonnatson and selection events.
During the year fvrther investment was made in ensuring the fixtures and fittings were mainlained to a high
standard including a re-paint of the Hall interior, re-polishing of the floor and the replacement of the locking
window handles. Unfortunately. the roof panels to the building are showng some early signs of blisteringl peeling
and the Main Contractor has been put on notice Ihal these are latent defects under the Building Contract. This
has been accepted and remedial work is expected to be carried out during this year.
The Hall Committee continued to c105ely monitor the operation of the Hall facility in a manner similar to that of a
village hall. ensurillg that il benefits the local community, by being available to a wde range of activtties Mthich
are social ,recrealional or community-oriented in nature and complies wth the advice of Bates Wells Braithwaite
LLP provided on the 14th June 2018 and the temis of HMRC VAT clearance letter dated 11th August 2017. The
Hall Commrttee is sab"sfied that the Hall operation has been consistent Mqth that advice and clearance.
Page 5

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P8r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Hall Committee ￿nSISts of representatives of North LC￿ldOn Samaritans las the recipient of the Big Lottery
Fund and other grants to enable the eslablishmenl ol a hall facility available for hire for community activities) and
members of the local community and hall users. The Committee monitors the type of activities carried on in the
Hall and oversees the Hall Manager in the perfomiance of her duties regarding the day to day letting of the Hall
space and the maintenance and general upkeep of the building and ensuring that the Hall operates. when open.
in compliance with the temis of the grants and in a manner wnsistent wyth the village hall principal.
We l(K)k fO￿ard to another SUCTxssful year in 202312024.
John 1219
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising income was lffted by the partnership with The Mall. Wood Green ￿0 reached their milestone to
raise over £3,000 for our branch through hosting event5 for their staff and the general public. We continue to be
successful securing funding from local chariti.es and through grants alongside funds raised by our volunteers and
their fundraising acb"vrties.
Nat 1330
CALLER SUPPORT
Caller Support has been taken oul of Branches an(1 there is now a new Caller Supwrt and Safeguarding Hub
which supports our most complex callers. Volunteers are welcome to join this hub in addition to their regular
listening shifts.
Lesley 805
INFORMATION
The Infonnation Event team continued to comprise Brian 1359, who was admirably supported by Arancha
1432S. As alway5, I'd like to place on record my thanks and appreciation to Arancha for all the work she has
done behind the Scenes to ensure that all the Inforniation Events ran seamlessly throughout the year.
Nohvithstanding the ending of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Information Events duriThJ the period continued to be
delwered by Brian 1359 on-line via Zoom.
Seven on-line Infonnation events were held during period, as follows..
27th April 2022
14th June 2022
26th July 2022
25th September 2022
24th January 2023
2nd March 2023
30th March 2023
146 potential volunteer made enquiries to the branch during the year.
86 potential volunteers attended one of the above InfDrmation Events.
62 potential volunteers attending an Infomiation Event subsequently requested a Selection Interview.
Compared to the previous year 11sl April 2021
31st March 20221, the number of potential volunteers
expressing an interest in finding out more about Samaritans reduced Significantly. This is potentially because
durlng the COVID-19 pandemic land for a significant period afterwardsl, potential volunteers didn't have much
else to do. and as such, they decided they find out more about the work of Samaritans.
Page 6

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P9f27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Finally, and after three years of presenting the Infomiation Events on beha￿ of NLS. Brian 1359 has decided to
slep down wth effect from 30th June 2023. and gwe other volunteers the opportunity to present subsequent
Infonmation Events.
Brlan 1359
SELECTION
Betrween April 2022 and March 2023. Sheila1226 offered to lead Selection Intwviews temporarily after the team
lead Bart)ara1309 stepped down. Sheila1226 was later supported by Sonam1490 from December onwards.
Selection Interviews are back to being face-ttrface at Shaftesbury Hall. Dependent on volunteer help, the
maximum number of interviews that can run on a selection day is 12. There have been 5 selection days, wtth a
total of 49 Pvs interviewed. and 44 offered training. There have been some non-shows from Potential Volunteers
{PVs} on the day, we hope to improve this for the next year.
Sonam 1490
TRAINING
Summer 2022
The summer cohort started training on the 21 st of April. Only 10 of 12 invited trainees started the course. We
had tsvo late dropouts with unfortunately no waf(ing 1st people selected lo take up the places. As it turned oul it
was more difficult, now we are back in the hall, to provide trainers for every session so though al first I was
concemed by the late drop outs having to provide 5 rather than 6 trainers every week made it easier.
Life has opened up for everyone with holiday5 and activities and we are all busier than ever. The team remained
the same as those who trained for the five courses that we ran on Zoom and despite some initial doubts
everyone t1￿ught the qualty of training was raised by face to face interaction.
As we moved into the hall I was hoping to bring new people in to help so on the 23rd of April I ran a short course
for eight people on how to use the BE4R feedback forms. Angela. Nili and Tracey have come to one or trNo
evenings and taken part in call practices with enthusiasm. In the end 8 New Samarttan5 were invited into the
branch.
Autumn 2022
The Autumn Training started wilh a cohort of 11 trainees and g were ready on Skills Day to go into the branch.
Spring 2023
This Core training started out wqth a full complement of tyvelve trainees and 8 reached the required standard to
into the branch. None of this training could have taken place without the trainers, course mentors and call
practices Md)ose invaluable contribution to training made il possible lo prepare 25 New Samaritans to go into the
branch this year.
The team comprised. - Sally, Deborah. Elk*. Christian. Joanne, Nili. Clare.Keith. Ben. Hugh, Brian, Jacky. Ruby.
and Kirsty.
A third half day training wth lunch 'Applying Our Key Policie5' took place on Saturday 9th October in the Hall.
Liz 939
EMBEDDING
The Embedding team continue to run embedding sessions over 4 weeks, taking place in the Hall.
It has been difficult getting a healthy number of parbcipanls attending the sessions and even ￿en agreeing to
participate a number of attendees were not able to attend all 4 sessions. Some last minute drop outs resulting in
cancelled and re-scheduled sessions.
Page 7

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 p lor27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
At the core of embedding sessions are discussions about experiences in branch which cover the various key
themes of embedding. When numbers are small it is drfficult for partI￿panIS to leam from the experiences of
others.
In an attempt lo improve attendance a reminder that embedding must be tsken within 12 months of completing
Core training is now included in the inwtation lo atterd the Embedding sessions and the frequency of embedding
sessions has been reduced to tifvice per year from March 2022.
Six volunteers completed the Embedding sessions from 1 April 2022.
Allson 1031. Amanda 1417 and Tla 1424
PRISON SUPPORT
There were approximately t,100 Listens totalling 390 hours The lop five concerns were Mental Heatth, First
Time in Prison, Problems with Staff l Regime, Isolation l Loneliness
Listener Support meetings look place every Saturtsy moming wlh at least 2 Samaritans. The jail is getting
better at facilitating the group in one place but still very slow and dependent on staff that are in on a particular
Saturday. We were still having lo go onto each Mqng and talk to Listeners individually. This lakes up quite a lot of
time and resources.
It was still difficult lo organise any staff trainings or awareness sessions but we V￿rked closely with Safer
Custcrfjy to get things into a routine as how they were pre-covid.
There were 13 Current Listeners plus 2 transferred in from Thame5ide where the scheme has c105ed.
MelJlndert325. Nlck 1294
PU8LICI
Our focus on publiaty in the last year ha5 predominandy been the partnership wth The Mall shopping centre. We
created assets lo promote Samaritans generally in the centre (to both callers and prospective volunteers), and
a150 specific material to support specrFic events for example directing people lo coffee and cake events wth
volunteers.
We continued to keep the branch Tmqtter up lo date to maintain our profile in the communty and to pjtenlial
volunteers.
Jess 6246
OUTREACH & SCHOOLS
It was a busy year for the Outreach team with various activities including-
HSPG meetings monthly
GTRG likewise
British Transport Police 5UPPOrt W5its
National Railway Network Outreach Training
ESOS training
School's support visits
Cathy1356 & Keith1269
Page 8

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 11r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
ROTA TEAM
Tracy 1385 joined the Rota Team and quickly got up to speed.
The rota period was standardised to five weeks to maximise the number of shifts with three volunteers on them.
The volunteer numbers during certain "Hours of Need" became a national focus and the branch changed Ihe
weekly Hours of Need shifts froin 5am-7an) to 3anF-7ain. Iii March, there was a nalional 'Ligl)l up the Nighr
week to highlight the need for volunteers on night shffts so we can provide a 24-hour service when other seNices
are closed.
The number of pull-outs and shfft dosures is a concem, and the branch does continues trying to fill the gaps as
they open.
Nick 1294
SHIFT SUPPORT
In November 2022 Lizzie stepped down from Shift Support leadership. Hannah1256 continued in the role and
was joined by Clare1414. There was a healthy number of shfft supporters during the year but the majority of
shifts were done by the same few people. Most shffts were covered but there were still frequent gaps in the
hvilight shift cover.
Hannah 1256
MENTORING
Mentoring continues lo be successful with overall positive feedback received by Ps. Regular Mentors. meetings
twk place every 6 weeks and are helpful for Mentors.
The Pilot of doing practice emails proved to be unp)pular so was dropped and Ns were adViS￿j to ask if they
wanted to do practice emails.
More mentors are required. Nicola 1278 and Sheila 1226 decided to step down from cctrleading Mentoring.
Sheila 1226, Nicola 1278
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Lou conlinued to monitor email traffic to the rola team, in order lo identify volunteers who were dealing wth some
kind of personal crisis impacting their ability lo do shfts. After discussion with Lesley 805 where appropriate, she
contacted those volunteers lo offer support. Regular follow-up to those taking lime out from shifts was
maintained. lo encourage and facilitate a return Its shifts where possible. As in previous years. volunteers
occasionally made contact independently to talk over personal issues.
Lesley and Lou decided to provKle edible 'thank you's to the branch at Christmas and during National Volunteer
Week. after an exploratory exercise 5ugge5ted that giving volunteer5 per50nalised ￿rtIfiCateS lavailable from
Central Office) would be expensive. potentially divisive (depending on the criteria used) and c0511y in both time
and treesl
Lou 1336
Page 9

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 12r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
This year's income totalled £45.606. up 11% on last year, largely due to an increase in donations and
fundraising. Income from hiring out the Hall was broadly unchanged at £23.091.
Total expenditure. including Ihe costs of operating Ihe hall, was marginally higher at £59.711. producing a net
deficit of £14.105. 11 should be noted that this inclu(*s depreciation of £16,373. Nel of depre￿ation, and before
deductiiig our ¢ontribulion to Ceiilral San)aritans, we achieved a surplus of £3,449. Given the challenges faced,
this is once again an encouraging outcome. Nevertheless. we Mqll need lo ensure that we continue lo closely
monitor our eX￿ndItUre and fundraise to cover our o)sts.
In the financial year ended 31 March 2023. the trustees retterated their decision lo restrict the income from the
Hall for the development and maintenance of the Hall. The Trustees wll monitor the spending of these funds to
ensure that the surplus is used to 5UStain the Hall so that it doe5 not become a burden on the charty.
RESERVES POLICY
The policy of the Trustees is to maintain free uryestricted reserves equivalent to 18 months of charitable
expenditure., this will ensure that the charity can continue lo provide its services in the event of any disruption_ At
the balance sheet dale the unrestiicted reserves amounted to £89,361, Mthich is above largel on an historic
basis. At the balance sheet date restricted funds, including fixed assets, totalled £7￿,877. Unrestricted funds
are held for the continuance of the Charitys objectives and activities. Restricted funds are held to cover
expendf(ure thal wll be incurred in relation to specific projects, in particular the Hall. The trustees will review the
reserves policy lo ensure that it is consistent and prudent. Any shortfall in tota5 rese￿eS will be addressed over
time by additional fundraising.
Adam 1352
ADMINISTRATEVE DETAILS
LEGAL STATUS
North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and Bamet Sarnaritansl was a registered charity, wth
charity regislratson number 270761. In November 2017 we successfulty became a CIO and have a new Charity
number 1173621.
We are now govemed by a constitution, adopted on 27 November 2017. We have retained the name North
London Samaritans (In￿rpOratIng Enfield, Haringey and Barnet Samaritans), although we intend to amend this
to North London Samaritans in due course. At the same time, we affiliated to the new central Samaritans charity.
North London Samaritans lincorwrating Enfield. Haringey and Bamet Samaritans) is one of 201 charities within
the Samaritans movement. Samaritans is a company limited by guarantee, governed by its memorandum and
articles of association, and a registered charity. 11 was incorporated as a company on 11 N)ril 1963 having been
founded by Dr Chad Varah on 2 November 1953.
Legal ownership of Shaftesbury Hall is held by North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and
Batnet Samaritan5} and a legal charge has been given to big Lottery Fund for 20 years.
GOVERNANCE
North London Samaritans (incorporating Enfield, Haringey and Bamet Samaritans) is, like all Samaritans
branches, independently operated and funded, wthin the guidelines of the constltution. A directorate and
commlttee manage the branch.
Page 10

VkiuaBunatLnTrarffjxlvM Ref. 8X2K4VBL-28TQ 22 Nov2023 12..18..49 GMT (UTC *OI D 111 P 19127
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
The Branch Director heads the directorate and it is she or he Ntho is uttimately resp(￿sIble for all branch
operatsons. The Director appoints ctrdirectors who oversee all aspects of the branch involving callers. wsrtors
and volunteers {this include5 caller support. volunteer recruitment, selection and training. and volunteer
menloringl. The Director 15 also an ex-officio member of the committee. She or he is chosen by a process of
consultation with vdunteers carried out by a working group. to serve for three years.
The Commtitee is responsible for fundraising and facilities. including the maintenance and administration of the
branch premises. The Committee members are elected at Annual General Meetings and can serve for up to
three years. The Committee can also ccwl members within the limit5 Set by the Constitution. By the terms of
the Constitution each member of the Committee is a trustee of the charity.
We moved to the new Branch Leadership Team at the First AGM of the CIO on 14th January 2019. The Branch
Director took on the single leadership role and is chair of the Trustee Board and chair of the Leadership Team.
The trustees believe that they have complied their duty to have due regard to the commission's public
benefit guidance when exerasing any powers or duties to which the guidance ks relevant.
This relates lo seckn.on 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regard to guidance on public benefrt published by the
Charity Commission.
Statement of trustees. responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are reskxjnsible for
preparing the trustees. report and the frnanual statements in accordance with applicable law and Unrted
Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law iequires the tfustees Io PfepaTe finanGial statements for each financial yeai. Under company law
the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view
of the state of affairs of the company and of its ino)ming resources and application of resources, including its
income and expenditure. for that peri¢xl. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistent￿,
observe the methods and principles of the Charith'es SORP {FRS 1021-
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the finanaal statements-
prepare the financial statements on the going o)ncern basis unless it is unaprxowiate to presume that the
company wll continue in business.
The trustees are resrx)nsibte for keeping adequate accounting records that are sLrffi￿ent to show and explain the
companls transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company
and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
L A Ryder-Davies
Director
Dale=
22 November 2023
Page 11

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 14r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent Exarninerfs Report to the Trustees of North London Samaritans I'the Charity)
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March
2023.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity land its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ilhe 2006 Adl.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audrted under Part 16 of the 20C
Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charws accounts
carried out under section 145 of Ihe Charities Acl 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the 2011 Act.
Indapondent Examinoffs Statsment
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matter5 have come to my attention in wnnection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
the accounts do not accord those records; or
the accounts do not comply wrth the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair. view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination- or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and piinaples of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their
accounts in accL¥dance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to ￿lch
attention should be drawn in this report in order to eTh3ble a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This rep)rt is made solely to the charit￿$ Trustees, as a body. in accordance Part 4 of the Charities
{Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charitys
Trustees those fnatters l am required to state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the
Charity and the Charitys Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed:
P.
Dated..
22 Novetnber 2023
Alexander Peal
Bsc (Honsl FCA DChA
James Cowper lfreston
Chartered Accountsnts and SLitutory Auditor
Reading Bridge House
George Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8LS
Page 12

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P Isr27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Investrments
26,790
18.815
45.605
40,922
Total income
26,790
18.816
45.606
40,924
Expenditvra on:
Charitable actimties
33,638
26.073
59.711
58,651
Total expenditure
33,638
26,073
59,T11
58,651
Not movement in funds
(6,8481
{7.25n
114.105)
{17.727)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
797,725
(6,8481
96.618
17.25n
894.343
114.1051
912,070
117,727)
Total funds carried forward
790,877
89,361
880,238
894,343
The Statement of Financial Activities indudes all gains and losses reccgnised in the year.
The notes on pages 16 10 25 form part of these finan￿al statements.
Page 13

VkiuaBunatLnTrarffjxlvM Ref. 8X2K4VBL-28TQ 22 Nov2023 12..18..49 GMT (UTC *OI D 111 P 16127
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
REGISTERED NUMBER: CE011177
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible asset5
Current assets
769.532
785,￿5
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
4.336
112,850
1,079
112,887
117.186
113.966
Credrtors: amounts falling due within one
year
16.4801
(5,5281
Net current assets
110.706
108,438
Total net assets
880.238
894,343
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
12
12
790.877
89.361
797,725
96.618
Total funds
880.238
894,343
The Charty was entitted to exemption from audit under section 4TT of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in aC￿rdance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees ackn￿edge their respjnsibilities for complwng with the requirements of the Act vthh respect to
accounting record5 and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statemerrts have been prepared in accordance wth the provi5iorts applicable to entities subject to
the small companie5 regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
A Mccomiack
Trustee
Date=
20 Novemb&r 2023
The notes on pages 16 to 25 fomi part of these financial statements.
Page 14

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 17r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Nel cash used in operating aclimties
15
{38}
7,151
Cash flows from investing activitie5
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net cash (oufflow}linflow brought forward
{37)
7,153
Cash flows from financing aeiiviiies
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year
{37}
112.887
7,153
105,734
Cash and cash equivalents al the end of th8 year
112.850
112,887
The notes on pages 16 to 25 form part of these finan￿al statements
Page 15

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 48r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP {FRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
pieparing their accounts in accordallce ￿1th the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019}. the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Irel￿d (FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
North London Samaritans meets the deffinition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are Initial￿ recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwlse slated in the
relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entrtlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will te received and the amount of income receivable can be measured Teliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entidement. the probabilty of
receipt and the ability to estimate wth sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has suffiaent evidence that a gift has been left to
them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid wll and the death of the benefactor) and the
executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate.
Receipt of a legacy miist be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value
of the amount receivable, Mthich will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the
Ghanty. can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the Ststement of financial actimties on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for Specific purpose5 but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income 1$ recognised at the time the investmerrt
income is receivable.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit
to a third party. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefrts wtll be required in settlement and
the amounl of the obligation can be measured Teliably. Expenditure is classified by actiwly. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared cost5, induding support Costs
involved in undertaking each activity_ Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared cost5 which contribute to more than one activity and support cost5 which are
not attributable to a single actiwty are apportioned betrween those acttvities on a basis consistent wth
the use of resources. Central staff costs are albcated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the porb.on of the assevs use.
Expenditure on charitable acb"Mties is inoJrred on directly undertaking the activities Nthich further the
Charity's objects'ves. as well as any asso￿ated support costs.
All expendilure is indusive of Irrecoverab￿ VAT.
1.4 Govomm8nt grants
Govemment grants, including Covid-19 related grants, are credIt￿j to the Statement of financial
activities as the related expenditure is incu￿ed.
Page 16

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 19r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
1.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the Charity- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution wth whom the funds are deposited.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impaimierrt
losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into ils intended working condition should be
induded in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocat& the cost of tangible f￿ed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives. using the straight-line method.
Depreciation is provided on the followng basis=
Freehold property
20
1.7 Debtors
Trade and other deblors are recognlsed at the settlemenl amount after any trade dlscount offere(J.
Prèpayments arÈ valued at thè amount prÈpaid nèt of any trade discounts due.
1.8 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand inctudes cash and short-temi highly liquid investments wqth a short malurty
of three months or less from the dale of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.9 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it ￿qll pay to settte the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payment5 for the goods or servi￿5 it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the lime value of money is Tnaterial, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, dlscounied at the pre-tax dlscount rate that reff ects the rtsks speclflc to the Ilablllty. The
unw7nding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activtties as a finance cost.
1.10 Financial instruments
The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that quality as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and SLsbsequenlly
measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequenuy
measured at amortised cost using the effèctive interest method.
Page 17

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 20r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Accounting policies Icontinuedl
1.11 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restrrcted funds are funds thich are to be used in accordance wrth specrfic restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Charity for parb"cular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the SFeafic fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial slatemenls.
Investment income. gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Ineoma from donations and legacies
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Donatlons
18,815
18.815
3,699
14,817
888
Prison funding
Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme grant income
Hall income
3.699
1,697
23.520
23,091
23.091
26,790
18,815
45,605
40,922
Total 2022
29,102
11,820
40,922
Investment income
Unrestricied
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Interest income
Total 2022
Page 18

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 21r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
202J
Total
2022
Expenditure on charitable aclivities
33,638
26,073
59,711
58,651
Total 2022
38,940
19.711
58,651
Analysis of expenditure by actsvities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2023
Support
costs
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Expenditure on charitable actimties
28,828
30,883
59,711
58,651
Total 2022
30,505
28.146
58,651
Analysis of support costs
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
staff costs
Depreciation
Bank charge5
Contribution to Head Office
13.090
16,373
239
12,864
16,373
206
1.181
(1,297)
30,883
28,146
Page 19

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P W27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Independent exarninerfs remuneration
2023
2022
Fees payable to the Charl￿5 independent examiner for the indeFendent
examination of the ChariWs annual accounts
Fees payable lo the Charivs independent examiner in respect of:
Preparation of the Charitvs annual accounts
2.520
2,520
1,080
1,080
Staff costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
13,090
12,864
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows..
2023
2022
Employee
No emptoyee received remuneration amounting lo more than £60,000 in either year.
Trustees. remuneration and exponses
During the year. no Trnstees received any rernuneration or other benefits {2022 - £NILI.
During the year ended 31 March 2023. no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2022 - £NILI.
Page 20

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 23r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold
property
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2022
818,651
At 31 March 2023
818,651
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
32,746
16,373
At 31 March 2023
49,119
Not book valu8
At 31 March 2023
769,532
At 31 March 2022
785,905
10. Debtors
2023
2022
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrned income
4.336
1,079
11.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Accruals
6,480
5,528
Page 21

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 24r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
12.
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - Current year
Balance at
31 March
2023
8alance at I
April 2022
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
96.618
18,816
{26,073)
89,361
Restricted funds
Hall development fund
Prison fund
797,725
23.091
3.699
{29.939}
{3.699}
790,877
797,725
26,790
{33,638)
790,877
Total of fund5
894,343
45.606
{59.711)
880,238
The Hall development fund is re5tr5Cted for the development and maintenance of the hall.
ststement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
2022
Balance al
1 April 2021
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
102,019
11,822
119.7111
2,488
96,618
Restricted funds
Hall develcpment fund
Prison fund
Pears Foundation fund
807.524
2.488
39
25,217
135,0161
18881
13,0361
797,725
(2.4881
2.997
810,051
29,102
138.9401
12,4881
797,725
Total of fund5
912.070
40,924
158,6511
894,343
Page 22

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 25r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
13.
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2023
8alance at I
April 2022
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
96,618
797,725
18.816
26.790
{26.073}
{33.638}
89,361
790,877
894,343
45,606
{59,711)
880,238
Summary of funds - prior year
Balance al
31 March
2022
Balance at
1 April 2021
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
102.019
810.051
11.822
29,102
119.7111
138,9401
2,488
(2,4881
96,618
797,725
912,070
40,924
158,6511
894,343
14. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds- current year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
769.532
21.345
769,532
117,186
(6,4801
95,841
{6,4801
Creditors due within one year
Total
790,877
89,361
880,238
Page 23

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 28r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
14. Analysis of net assets between funds {conlinuedl
Analysis of net assets between funds- prior year
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
funds
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
785,905
11,820
785,90S
113,966
15,528)
102,146
{5,5281
Creditor5 due within one year
Total
797,725
96,618
894.343
15.
Reconciliation of net movernent in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2023
2022
Nel expenditure for the year las per Statement of Financial Activities)
{14,105)
(17,727)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
16,373
16,373
12)
8,049
458
Decreasel{increasel in deblc
Increase in creditors
(3.257}
952
Net cash provided byl{used in) operating activities
{38}
7,151
16. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2023
2022
Cash in hand
112.850
112,887
Total cash and cash equivalents
112.850
112,887
Page 24

VYbJsk9un*urnTransorbc￿ Ref. 8X2K4VBL.26TQL Nbv2V23 12..18A9 GKITIUTC +0> D 111 P 27r27
NORTH LONDON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
17.
Analysis of changes in debt
At 1 April
2022 Cash flow5
Ai 31 March
2023
Cash at bank and in hand
112.88T
(37)
112,850
112,887
(37)
112,850
Page 25