Folkestone Dover and Hythe Samaritans
Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity Number 1174193
Folkestone Dover and Hythe Samaritans Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity Information
Registered Charity Number 1174193
Trustees
Jeremy Hall Samantha Cardew Jane Suckling Oonagh Williams Appointed 13 March 2025 Michael Bossick Appointed 13 March 2025
Independent Examiner
The independent examiner is
PG Lemmon LLP 134 High Street Hythe Kent CT21 5LB
Report of the Trustees
Folkestone Dover and Hythe Samaritans (FDHS) has operated as a branch of the Samaritans Central Charity (SCC). SCC, which identifies FDHS’s operating framework, is a registered charity number 219432. The objectives of SCC include the provision emotional support to anyone in personal crisis and at risk of suicide, and are aligned with those of FDHS.
FDHS has offered emotional support services under an operating agreement with SCC which governs the services of the branch in accordance with SCC national standards.
During the year the SCC suspended the services of FDHS so that a development plan could be put in place to determine whether emotional support services could restart in compliance with SCC standards.
SCC subsequently determined that it would not be possible to restart emotional support services at FDHS and that the emotional support services of the branch would permanently cease.
The dedication from branch volunteers in providing emotional support to those who need it most has been recognised both by the branch and Central Charity trustees.
Financial Results
FDHS has been supported by a Friends group which has raised funds in the local community to meet branch operating costs. Following the suspension of FDHS services the Friends group permanently ceased fundraising activities. All funds held by the Friends group were donated to FDHS and are included in income for the year.
This resulted in a surplus for the year of £24,894
Future Plans
Following the decision to permanently cease emotional support services, the trustees, with SCC support and governance, are implementing a plan to realise the assets of FDHS, including sale of the branch premises. All surplus assets will be returned to SCC in accordance with the contractual branch agreement and branch constitution, following which the FDHS charity will be wound up.
Samaritans emotional support services will continue to be offered to residents of Folkestone Dover and Hythe through the Samaritans national helpline and services.
Folkestone Dover and Hythe Samaritans Income and Expenditure Statement Year Ended 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Income | |||||
| Donations and Friends Group | 32,286 | 10,532 | |||
| Grants | 10,500 | - | |||
| Total Income | 42,786 | 10,532 | |||
| Expenses | |||||
| Costs of operating branch | |||||
| office | 11,763 | 9,109 | |||
| Equipment Purchases | - | 2,735 | |||
| Insurance | 1,251 | 1,296 | |||
| Fees | 480 | 587 | |||
| Telephone and Internet | 1,498 | 1,974 | |||
| Expenses | 866 | 297 | |||
| Software | 219 | 204 |
| Advertising 1,815 - 17,892 Surplus (Deficit) For the Year 24,894 Folkestone Dover and Hythe Samaritans Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 |
1,815 | 17,892 | - | 16,202 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,894 | (5,670) | |||
| £ Property Cash at Bank Creditors Surplus Brought Forward Surplus / Deficit for the Year Surplus Carry Forward |
2025 £ £ 39,177 40,360 - 79,537 54,643 24,894 79,537 |
2024 £ 39,177 15,566 (100) |
|---|---|---|
| 54,643 | ||
| 60,313 (5,670) |
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| 54,643 |