Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 March 2025
(Registered Charlty No. 1174632)
Muras Baker Jones Llmlted
Chartered Accountants
Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Samarltans
CONTENTS
Year ended 31 March 2025
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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BALANCE SHEEr
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Wolverhampton Samarltans
REFERENCE AND ADMINTSTRATIVE INFORMATION
Year ended 31 Narch 2025
Charity Name:
Wolverhampton Samarltan5
Charfty Reglstratlon NLtmber:
1174632
Reglstered Offlce and
Operatlonal address,.
54 Newhampton Road West
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV6 ORU
Trustees.,
E Prlest
A Talbot-may
V Grlffin
D Martln
A Sperrlng
J Wllklns
M Lockey
Independent Examlner.,
Mr M O Ross FCA
Muras Baker Jones Llmlted
Regent House
Bath Avenue
Wolverhampton
WVI 4EG
Bankers:
Barclays Bank PLC
Lelcester
LE87 2B8

Wolverhampton Samaritans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
For the year ended 31 March 2025
INTRODUCTION
Samaritans Wolverhampton are an Independent charltyi that is affiliated wlth the maln Samarltans Charlty
which is located at The Upper Mlll, Kingston Road, Elwell, Surreyl KT17 2AF. Wolverhampton Samaritans Is
a CIO (Charltable Incorporated Organisatlon) whlch adheres to all appllcable constStutional wles.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The charlty leadershlp team conslsts of two co-dlrectors who work together In partnershlp to lead
Wolverhampton Samarltans. Together they provlde strategic dlrectlon, ensure operational continuity and
support the deputy dlrectors In deliverlng the charlty's work. The co-dlrectors oversee day-to-day
operatlons from safeguarding and volunteer support through to property management, recruitment and
communlty engagement,
The co-dlrectors are accountable to the board oftrustees, who oversee governance, strategy and financlal
stewardshlp. The trustees ensure that Wolverhampton Samarltans contlnues to operate In Ilne wlth Charlty
Commlsslon regulatlons and malntalns hlgh standards of safetyi transparency and accountabllity.
Our operatlonal leadershlp team Includes deputy directors for Core Tralnlngt Contlnuous DevelopTnent,
Recruitment, Fundralslngi Publlclty and Communlcatlons, Mentoring, Pr5son5, Outreach, Volunteer
Wellbelng, Property and Rota Mènagement. Two posltlons remaln vacant In Capaclty Improvement and the
strateglc Tralnlng role, and recrultment Into these areas wlll contlnue durlng the comlng year.
A major focus throughout the year has been on IncreasSng volunteer numbers and stabilising the rota.
Recrultment, tralnlng and the development of new Samarftans have been prioritised so that we can begln
to cover more'Hours of Need, and ensure callers can reach us when they most need support. Several new
cohorts have Jolned the branch, Internal tralnlng capaclty has Increased, and we are bulldlng the
foundatlons requlred for Improved shlft coverage In the year ahead.
We are pleased to report that the charlty ha5 77 volunteers In total. Of these, 41 are actSve listening
volunteers and 36 are currently Inactlve, whlch Includes 20 In tralnlngi 9 In support roles and 7 temporarlly
off the rota. We are proud to celebrate four new Samaritans joinlng the branch thls year and slx
probatloners who are progressing well through mentorlng.
Alongslde our focus on recrultment and tralnlngi we have contlnued to invest In our agelng premlse5 to
ensure the envlronment remalns safe, welcomlng and fit for purpose, Essentlal work has taken place
cross fire safetyi Water safetyi accesslbillty and general malntenance. These Improvements have
strengthened the bulldlng's reslllence and supported volunteer wellbelng.
Thls year, we were honored to complete our year as one of the 165th Mayor of Wolverhampton's Charltles
of the Year. Thls recognltlon hlghllghts the contrfbutlon our volunteers make wlthln the clty and beyond.
We are extremely 9rateful for the conslderate donatlons recelved and for the Mayor's continued support.
Our volunteers a150 took part In a natlonal Samarltans photoshoot, whlch offered p051tlve vlslblllty for the
branch and Show-cased the dedlcatlon of our team.
Outreach and Communlcations areas remaln led by one of the co-dlrectors on an Interlm basis whlle
recruitment for these deputy director roles continues.

Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {Cont'd)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARITY
Leadershlp Team
The branch Is Jolntly led by two co-dlrectors who share responslblllty for the strategic, operatlonal and
cultural leadershlp of Wolverhampton Samaritans. Thls approach provides balanced decision-maklng,
Improved overslght across key areas and Increased avallablllty for volunteer support.
The leadershlp team has strengthened further durlng the year through the appolntment of new deputv
dlrectors. At the end of the year, deputy dlrectors were In place for Core Trainlngl Contlnuous
Development, Recrultment, Fundralslng, Publiclty and Communlcatlons, Mentorlngi Prlsons, Outreach,
Volunteer Wellbelngi Property and Rota Management.
Two deputy dlrector roles remaln vacant. These are Capaclty Improvement and the strateglcTralnlng role.
RecruStment for these posltlons Is ongolng and remalns a prlorlly to ensu￿ long-term sustalnablllty and
effectlve successlon plannlng,
The trustees would Ilke to acknowledge the slgnlflcant commltment shown by both co-dlrectors throughout
the yeari partlcularly dLtrlng perlods of operational challenge and organlsatlonal change. Thelr leadershlp
has ensured contlnulty, stablllty and a strong focus on volunteer experlence and branch growth.
Trustees
The trustees are responslble for the governance, overslght and admlnlstratlon of the charlty. They ensure
that the charity operates legallyi ethlc311y and In the best Interests of callers and volunteers. The followlng
trustees served durlng the fSnanclal year recorded In last year's accounts or served up to the date thls
report was approved.
er
st
Chalr Reslgned l May 2025
Trustee
D Marsh
E Priest
A Talbot-may Trustee
V Grlffin
Trustee
G Grlfflths
Trustee Reslgned 20 August 2023
Trustee Appolnted 25 March 2024, Reslgned l May 2025
Trustee Appolnted 5 Aprll 2024
Trustee Reslgned 7 May 2024
E Kaur
D Martln
M Rudge
New t stees
M Lockey
A Sperrlng
J Wilklns
Inte
In
er
Treasurer Appolnted 17 July 2025
Trustee Appolnted l May 2025
Chalr Appolnted l May 2025
The board Is currently recruiting for a Secretary and an additlonal Trustee to strengthen governance
capaclty and support the continued development of Wolverhampton Samaritans.
The trustees would like to express thelr slncere gratitude to all volunteers who contrlbute their tlme and
5k1115 to Wolverhampton Samaritans.

Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
TRUSTEES REPORT
The prevlous AGM was held on 30 September 2024 and Included attendance from IS volunteers and
members of the Reglonal Team. Thls year's AGM wlll be held on 20 November 2025.
The charlty's core purpose contlnues to be the provlslon of emotional support to ènyone experlenclng
dlstress or despalr, Volunteers respond to callers faclng a wlde range of difficultles, Includlng lonellness,
relationshlp problems, flnancial pressures, mental health concerns, sulcldal thoughts and calls from those
actlvely In the process of taklng thelr Ilfe, The alm of the charlty Is that fewer people dle by sulclde, and
thls purpose contlnues to underpln all of our operatlonal and strateglc work.
Volunteers work wlthln a rota that spans day and nlght. Many volunteers balance their shlfts wlth
employment, carlng responslbilities and educatlon, Llstenlng volunteers are supported by shlft leaders who
provlde guidance and debrleflng, The Deputy Dlrector for Volunteer Wellbelng offers addltlonal support
through one-to-one conversatlons and slgnpostlng when needed. Safeguardlng remains a priorityi and
volunteers recelve regular remlnders of thelr responslbllltles when supportlng vulnerable adults and
chlldren.
The central charlty contlnues to operate a natlonal emall response hub whlch ensures conslstent, hlgh-
quallty response5 and allows branches to focus on telephone. and onllne chat support.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers remaln the heart of Wolverhampton Samarltans. The trustees offer thelr slncere thanks to
everyone who glves thelr tlme In roles Includlng Ilstenlngi SUPPOrt, tralnlng, mentorlngi property
management, fundralslng, publlclty, outreach, prisons, rota management, recrultment and wellbelng,
Everyone's commltment ensures that the charlty can be here every day for people who need support.
Volunteer attritlon has reduced compared wlth the previous year. Our total of 77 volunteers reflects the
strong Intake of new Sa marltans currently in tralnlng and movlng steadlly through the onboardlng process.
Thls growth means the branch Is well placed to strengthen shift coverage during the comlng year. The
appolntment of new deputy directors In Core Training and Contlnuous Development, along wlth addltional
members Jolnlng the wider tralnlng teams, has Increased our Internal capaclty and reduced rellance on
external tralnlng provision.
One-to-one volunteer feedback Intervlews were held with the majorlty of actlve Ilstenlng and support
volunteers durSng the year. Much ofthe feedback recelved wa5 posltlvei particulèrly re9ardlng the support
offered wlthln the branch. Tralning and rota coverage were the maln areas of concern ralsed, and these
have been carefully noted and wlll be acted upon as part of our contlnued commitment to Improving the
volunteer experlence.
The branch contlnues to prioriti5e equltyi dlverslty and inclusion. Thls Includes Improvlng accessibility
wlthln the bulldlng, ensuring open recrultment for all role5 and encouraglng broader representatlon In the
leadership team, During the year, we also created o small downstairs tralnlng space, whlch wlll enable
volunleer5 wlth accesslblllty needs to contlnue to train or deliver tralnlng wlth us, ensurlng that
opportunities remaln open and Incluslve for everyone.
Slgnlficant Investment has been made In premlses and equlpment, Includlng maintenance of flre and water
safety systemg, repalrs to the automatic doors, drainage work and general Improvements to the
envlronment. These steps ensure that volunteers have a clean, safe and welcoming space In which to
support callers.
Volunteer recognltlon remalns Important. Long servlce achlevements have been celebrated, and 50clal
events have contlnued to support team coheslon and wellbeing.

Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Conl'd)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
TRAINING
During the year the Charlty has made slgnlficant progress In rebulldlng Its Internal trainlng capaclty.
Following a long perlod of rellanco on the Samaritans Tralnlng School, Wolverhampton Samaritans has now
appolnted Deputy Dlrectors for CoreTralnlng and ContlnuoLSS Development, along wlth addltlonal members
Jolnlng the wlder tralnlng team. Thls has strengthened our abllity to deliver training In-house and reduced
the need for external support.
A major mllestone thls year has been the launch of our flrst In-house Core Tralnlng cohort for quSte some
tlme. Thls represents an Important step forward In restorlng our Internal tralnlng capabllity and supportlng
the growth of the branch. Plannlng is already underway for further cohort5, wlth new volunteers already
booked Into a tralnlng group scheduled for early next year.
Contlnuous trainlng remains an essential requlrement for all ex15tlng volunteers. Volunteers have acce5S to
a wlde range of onllne learnl ng modules to support thelr skllls and confidence. There Is an expectatlon that
every volunteer will complete flve hours of On-Golng Tralnlng withln eacli twelve-month perlod, and there
may be occaslons when speciflc modules are mandated by the Central Charity to ensure consistenry of
practlce across the organlsation.
The branch contlnues to work In close partnership wlth the Samaritans Tralnlng School. Thelr ongolng
supporti guldance and provlslon of natlonal tralnlng resources remalrb vltali partlcularly durlng thls perlod
of rebui Idln9. We are gratefu I for thelr contlnued collaboratlon as we strengthen our Internal capacltv.
A detalled report was re￿IVed from the Deputy Dlrector for Contlnuous Development, outllnlng plan5 to
revltallse learnl ng opportunltles, strengthen embeddlng support for probatloners and develop external
partnershlps. Work Is underway to..
promote the Importance of ongolng learnlng and development
ensure volunteers complete annual mandatory requlrements
explore extern31 organlsat5ons that can offer relevant talks or tralnlng
gather feedback from volunteers and rnentors on tralnlng needs
bulld 11 nk5 wlth other local Samaritan branches for shared learnlng
prepare for the return of In-branch Embeddlng Tralnlng In 2026
The 5trengthenlng of the tralnlng structure, comblned wlth the Increaslng number of new volunteers
progresslng through the onboardlng process, ensures the branch is better equlpped to support our rallers
wlth confldence and conslstency.
MENTORING
Mentorlng remalns an essentlal part of supportlng new Samarltans as they progre55 through thelr
probationary Journey, Work In thls area has continued, and the branch remalns commltted to
strengthenlng the mentorlng structure as volunteer numbers orow.
Wlth an Increaslng numberofnew volLAnteers JolnSng the branch and several cohorts progressing through
tralnlngi mentorlng capaclty wlll be a key focus for the comlng year. The alm Is to Increase the Dumber of
trained mentors to ensure that each probationer receives consistent, high-quality support durlng thelr
early listenlng experlence. Strengthenlng thls team wlll help ensure a posltlve transltlon Into full
vrAunteering roles and contrlbute to improved rota stablllty and volunteer confldence.

Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES {Cont'd)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH
Fundralslng and outreach activitles have contlnued to grow durlng the year, desplte challenges Ilnked to
volunteer availabillty. Wolverhampton Samarltans has successfully re-establlshed key outreach
connections, Including at Wolverhampton Rallway statlon, the Wellbelng Hub at the station and the
Universlty of Wolverhampton. The branch has also developed new partnerships wlth Wolverhampton
Wanderers Football Club and the Wolves Foundatlon, Increaslng the charfty's local vlsibility,
Importantlyi the branch has provlded Post Incldent Support on two occaslons at two dlfferent statlonsthls
year, offerlng essentlal emotlonal support to staff and ensurlng that Samarltans contlnue to be present
durln9 moments of need wlthin the rall communlty.
Fundralslng has remalned steady throughout the year, wlth support from local communlty events playing
vital role. A recent music concert organ15ed by a branch volunteer and supporters ralsed over seven
hundred pounds for the branch and helped to further Increase local awarene55 of our work. Events Ilke
thls have proven popular and are scheduled periodically throughout the upcomlng year. Engagement wlth
communlty p8rtners continues to provlde valuable opportunlties to ra15e both the proflle of Samarltans and
much needed funds.
The charlty also recelved a considerable donatSon at the end of our term as one of the Mayor of
Wolverhampton's Charltles of the Year, whlch h35 provlded valuable flnanclal 5UPPOrt durlng a perlod of
slgnlficant development, refurblshment and communlty engagement.
PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATXONS
Publlclty and communicatlons actlvity has remained steady throughout the year, helping to strengthen the
vlslblllty of Wolverhampton Samaritans withln the local communlty. Press releases were Issued for all
major branch events, Includlng the unveiling of the branch mural and the presentation of funds ralsed by
the Mayor of Wolverh3mpton.
The branch has also developed a strong and posltlve relatlonshlp wlth WCR FM, wlth one ofour volunteers
regularly appoaring on the station to represent the charlty. Thls ongolng partnership has provlded valuable
opportunltles to ralse awareness of our servlce, share key messages and deepen our connectlon wlth the
local cornmunlty.
Soclal media actlvlty was paused Èemporarlly due to concerns surrounding the X platform. However, two
volunteers a re part of the soclal medla team and wlll begln reactlvatlng and managlng the branch's onllne
presence. Thls renewed capaclty wlll support Improved comrnunlcatlon, Increased outreach opportunltle5
and better engagement wlth the wlder publlc,

Wolverhampton Samarltans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
For the year ended 31 Narch 2025
PREMISES
The charlty remalns commltted to malntalnlng safe, functlonal and accesslble premlses forvolunteers and
callers. The branch follows a rolling twelve-month property schedule aligned with natlonal health and
safety requlrements, coverlng water hyglene, flre safetyi COSHH compllance and mandatory equlpment
Inspectlons,
Thls year's prlmary focus has been brlnglng flre safety and water hyglene monltorlng to a satlsfactory and
sustalnable Standard. Wlth the support of volunteers, weekly checks are now completed conslstently and
recorded In dedlcated logbooks. A fire drlll w35 also undertaken durlng the year, marklng progress In
strengthenlng emergency procedures and safety awareness.
A slgnlflcant amount of work has centered on managlng and resolvlng property Issues that requlre
professlonal Interventlon, Most service contracts and Inspectlons remaln on schedule, and malntenance
work continues to be monltored closely. The most complex outstandlng Issue Is the perslstent water
Ingress into the cellar from the ralnwater draln serving both kltchens. Englneers are scheduled to complete
further work on the dralnage system, and It is hoped thls will resolve the matter.
Accesslblllty remalns a key prlorlty for the branch. The Installatlon of automatlc doors has now been
completed, slgnificantly Improvlng access for volunteers and vlsltors. A small downstalrs tralnlng space has
also been created to support volunteers wlth moblllty challenges, enabllng them to traln or dellver tralnlng
wlthln an acce5slble envlronment.
The project to Install a passenger Ilft has been paused. Thls declslon reflects the current operatlonal
landscape, as any major Investment rnust be future-proofed and allgned with sustalnable volunteer
nuinbers and rota coverage. The Ilft project wlll be revSslted when the branch Is In a stronger posltlon to
guarantee long-term operatlonal vlablllty.
The fundlng prevlously secured for accesslblllty lrnprovements, whlch Included reference to both Ilft and
door Installatlons, Is now belng revlewed, Dlscusslons wlll take place wlth the relevant funders, Includlng
the Natlonal Lottery and B and Q, to conflrm whether the remalnlng funds can be legltSmately allocated
towards the automatlc door project,
The Property Deputy Dlrector Contlnues to manage a very demandlng and often tlme-crltlcal workload,
with many malntenance actlvitles requlring attendance at the branch. The trustees acknowledge the scale
of thls commltment and recognlses that the dlvlslon of Health and Safety and Property Into separate roles
wlll be an Important future development.
PRISONS
Wolverhampton Samaritans continues to support two prisons, HMP Brln5ford and HMP Featherstone,
through the Llstener Scheme. The natlonal charlty has Secured a grant agreement with HIS Majesty's
Prison and Probation Servlce to help 5UStaln th15 e55entlal work. and Wolverhampton re￿IVeS a proportion
of thls funding to contrlbute toward5 operatlng costs.
The branch continues to traln and support prison Listeners who provlde emotional supprjrt to thelr fellow
Inmates, Thls partnershlp remains a vital part of Samarltans, reglonal seNlce, ensurlng that Indlvlduals
within the pr150n system have confidential emotional 51JPPOrt available to them at times of dlstress or
crlsis.
Volunteers rernaln committed to malntalnlng this important service. The trustee5 extend thelr sincere
gratitude to those who undertake prtson work, recognlslng the dedicatlon requlred to dellver emotional
support In thls challenglng and sensltlve envlronment.

Wolverhampton Samaritans
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (Cont'd)
For the year ended 31 March 2025
VOLUNTEERS WELLBEING
Volunteer wellbelng remalns an Important prlorlty for the branch.
Thls role alsts ensures that service awards, birthday cards and volunteer celebrations are marked
throughout the year. These acknowledgements play a key part In helplng volunteers feel valued and
connected to the branch.
As volunteer numbers contlnue to grow, volunteer well-belng support alms to adapt to ensure all
volunteers feel supported and appreciated,
FINANCE REPORT 1st Aprll 2024 - 31st March 2025
As an affi Ilated ch arity to the Central Samarltans charltY* we are responsible for our own finances whlch
Includes a respoThslbllSty to ralse funds to cover the cost of runnlng the charity. The money Is ralsed
through a range of actlvltles Includlng dlrect fundralslng by volunteers, grant appllcatlons and donatlons
we recelve.
Durlng the flnanclal year, Wolverhampton Samarltans recelved a total Income of £55,004, made up of
£43.7K In donatlons, £4,740 from fundralslng and £4,079 In grants. included In thi5, we have made our
capltal work for us, earn Ing £2,485 In Interest over the year, whlch covered 6010 of our overall runnlng
costs.
Expendlture thls year has reduced slgnlflcantly on last year's expendlture, In part due to the much-reduced
refurb15hment costs on our premises, Expendlture for the year was £39,713 (É37,228 net of Interest
earned), Thls resulted In the charlty achlevlng a surplus of £1 5,291 In the year, addlng to our healthy
reserves of Just over £IOOk, whlch cuuld meet an estimated 3 years of normal operating costs.
APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES ON 20TH NOVEMBER 202S
AND SIGNED
EIR BEFIALF BY,.
TRUSTEE

Wolverhampton Samarltans
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS
I report on the accounts of the chèrlty for the year ended 31 March 2025 whlch are set out on pages
10 to 15.
Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlney
The charfty's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The charlty's trustees consider
that an audlt Is not required for thls perlod under section 144(2) of the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)
and that an Independent examlnatlon Is needed.
It is my responslblllty to..
examSne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act.
follow the prO￿dureS lald down In Ihe general Directlons glven by the Charlty Comrnlsslon under
sectlon 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act,, and
state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon.
Basls of Independent examlner's report
My examlnatlon was carrSed out In accordance wlth general Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty Comm15slon.
An examlnatlon Includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparlson of the
account5 presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any unusual Items or dlsclosures
In the accounts and seeklng explanatlons from you as truslees concernlng any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt, and
consequentlyt no oplnlon is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and falr vlew", and the report
Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement below.
Xndependent examlner's statement
In connection with my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon:
whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that, In any material respect, the requlrements.,
to keep accountlng records In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accounting records and comply wlth the accountlng
requlrements of the 2011 Act
have not been met. or
to whlch, In my oplnlon, attentlon Should be drawn In order to enable a proper understanding ofthe
accounts to be reached,
Mr, M O Ross FCA
Muras Baker Jones LSmlted
Chartered Accountants
Regent House
Bath Avenue
Wolverhampton, WVI 4EG
20TH NOVEMBER 2025

Wolverhampton Samaritans
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Year ended 31 March 2025
Unvestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total Funds
2025
2024
Note
Income
Income from..
Vduntary Income,.
Bequesls and donatSons
Investment Income
42,780
2,485
5,000
47,780
2,485
131,649
Actlvltles to generate funds:
Fundraising
4,?39
4,739
1,522
TOTAL INCOME
50,004
5,000
55,004
133,171
expENDITURE ON
Charltable actlvltles
Cost Dr fundralslng
Water rates
Insuran
Light and heat
Cleanlng
Repalrs & malntenance
Kltchen and cleanlng supplle5
Prlntlng and statlonery
Advertisin9
Telephone and posta9e
Conference, tralnSng and travel expenses
I ncome branch contrfbutlon
I nterbranch Donations
General expenses
Depreclatlon
Bank Charges
Governance costs
890
266
1,002
6,361
3,366
4,202
725
677
966
985
3,951
6,000
2,620
674
4,970
86
1,973
890
266
1,002
6,361
3,366
4,202
725
677
966
985
3,951
6,000
2,620
674
4,970
86
1,973
532
119
813
4,996
3,059
41,205
811
396
260
2,517
3,409
11,255
3,105
4,938
158
2,188
TQTAL EXPENDITURE
39.713
39,713
79,761
NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR
10,291
5,000
15,291
53,410
Reconclllatlon of funds
Fursd balance brought foNard
163,349
12,884
176,233
122,623
Fund balance carrled forward
173,640
17,884
191,524
176,233
10

Wolverhampton Samaritans
BALANCE SHEET
Year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Note
FIXED ASSETSI
Tanglble 8sset5
78,166
63,276
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
128,115
121,041
128,IlS
121,041
LIABILITIES: Amounts falllng duo wlthln one y•ar
NET CURRENT ASSETS
113,358
112,957
NET ASSETS
191,524
176,233
Unrestrlcted
173,640
163,349
Restrlcted
17,864
12,884
TOTAL FUNDS
io
191,524
176,233
APPROVED 8Y THE TRUSTEES ON
AND SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY:
TRUSTEE
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended 31 March 2025
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the prlnclpal accoLtntlng policies adopted {whl¢h have been applled consisterstly*
except where noted),
(a)
BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Flnanclal Statement5 have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon, as
modlfled by the Incluslon of fixed asset investments at market value. In preparlng the
accounts the Cha rlty follows the recommendatlons In Accountlng In accordance wlth the
Financlèl Reportlng Standard FRS102 and the Charltie5 Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
The Cha rlty has taken advantage of the exemptlon In FRS 102 from the requlrement to
produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that the Income does not exceed £500,000,
(b)
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestrlcted funds cornprlse grants and other Incomlng resources recelvable or
generated for the obJects of charlty, wlthout speclfied purpose and are avallable as
general funds.
Restrlcted funds are to be used for specific purposes as lard down by the donor.
Expendlture whl¢h meets thls crlterla Is charged to the fund.
(¢)
INCOME
Income Is recognlsed In the year In whlch the charlty Is entitled to receipt. Income Is only
deferred when the charlty ha5 to fulfll condltlons before becomlng entltled to It or when the
donor ha5 specifled that the Income Is to be expended In a future year.
No amounts are Included In the flnancial statements for servlces donated by volunteers.
(d)
GRANTS
Grants, Intludlng grants for the purcl)ase of fixed assets, are recognlsed In full In the
statemeiit of Financial Activitles In the year In whlch they are recelvable.
(e}
EXPENDITURE
Resources expended are recognlsed In the year In whlch they are Incurred and Include
attrlbutable VAT, whlch cannot be recovered.
Expenditure Is allocated across the lunds on the basls of the number of volunteers utlllsed In
each particular fund.
(f)
DEPRECIATION POUCY
Depreclatlon 15 provlded at rate5 calculated to wrlte off the cost less resldual value of each
asset over ￿5 expected useful life, as follows:
xtures & Fittings
Dlsabled Acce55
Freehold Property renovatlons
330/0 120010 Stralght line
10 Q/0 Straight line
10 O/D Stralght Ilne
Depreclatlon Is not provlded t)n the freehold property as the trustees, conslder that It Is
maintalned In a contlnual state of repair and that its Ilfe Is so long and Its resldual value
based on price5 prevalllng at the time of acquisitlon is so high, that Its depreciatlon Is
Insigniflcant.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended 31 March 2025
Unr¢strlct•d Atstrlcted
Funds
Fvnds
Ttstal Fund•
2024
BEQUESTS AND DONATIONS
Genoral dun?tlon5
Edwjrd C4dbury Chjrtlable Ywst
Tryull Church
st Peteis Ladge
Oltl vlull1￿￿IaThs Lodge
Tre Grand Chirfty
J Savaga
mpt&Th and Cos¥ey Wlldlng S¢£lety
lQ•tlon•l LOlt¢ry C¢mmunlty FUNJ
8fyQ l¢vnd)Il¢n
42,760
4¥780
112,916
5,000
loo
250
soo
1,000
383
2,000
9,500
5,000
5.000
s,000
131 649
GOVERNANCE cosrs
Atrountaney fees
1,97Y
1,973
2,Ll6
L.973
A.973
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No r4mun¢rotlon Olrertly or IndlrpGlly o￿t ol the funds of the ch4div was pald or p5ybb￿ for tht
year to any tIUStee (who are 0180 conslderEd la be the key Dianigemefit persdnhÈl ol thi thèrltyl
or to èny person or persons known to be coDnecteJ wlth any of them. No expEnsei wert pald to
the trustees th• year.
TAXATION
IVolv•thamplon Samar*ans ère noi IlablÈ to ply tox on thBlr kncom• becouie of ihelr charflable statug.
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
F¥eehold
Freeholg
Flxlurq5 &
Flxtures &
prtspe
prope
unrestrfcled resM£ted
Unrest￿Cted re*ttkt¢d
Total
COST
At l Aprfl 2U24
Addlt14ns
76,929
19,60S
29,A85
31￿43
255
2.9SO
140,507
L9,860
At 31 Mirch 2025
96,534
29.185
31,098
2,950
160,367
DEPRECIATION
At l ApAI 2014
Charoe for the yur
On dlsposol
21,624
2.348
29,185
23,473
2,622
2,949
77,231
4,970
At 3A Marth 202$
23,972
29.18S
26,09S
2.949
82,201
NEf BOOK VALtJE
At l Aprtl 2024
55,305
7.970
63.276
At JL blorth 2025
72.562
5,603
78,166
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended 31 March 2025
DEBTORS
2025
2024
other debtors and prepayments
CREDITORS . AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Accruals
12,800
1,957
7,783
301
Trade Credltors
14,757
8,084
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Unrestrlcted
Fund
Re6trlcted
Fund
Total
Tanglblo flxcd assets
Current assets
Currenl liahilllle5
78, 165
110,231
(14,7571
78,166
128,115
(X4,7S7)
17,B84
Net a55et5 at 31 March 2025
173,639
17,885
191,524
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR PERIOD
U nrestrlcted Restrlcted
Fund
Fund
Total
Tanglble flxed assels
Current èssets
Current liabllltles
63,275
108,158
18,OB4}
63,276
121,041
(8,084)
12.883
Net assets at 31 March 2024
163 349
176 233
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WOLVERHAMPTON SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended 31 March 2025
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Batance
8rought
FoNard
01.04.24
Balance
Carrled
Forward
31.03.25
Movernent In Funds
Income
Expendlture
RESTRICTeD FUNDS:
Bolance Brought FoTward
The Grand Charlty
3 Savage
Tlpton and Coseley Bullding Sllclety
Natlonal Lottery Communlty Fund
8&Q Foundatlori
Iooo
383
2000
9500
1,000
383
2,000
9,500
5,000
5,000
12,884
5.000
17,884
UNRFSTRicfED FUNDS
General funds
163,349
SO,004
39,713
173,640
Tot)l Funds
176,233
55,004
39,713
191.524
MOVEMENT IN FUNOS. PRIOR PERIOD
Balance
Brought
Forward
CBrrled
Fotward
Movement In Funds
01,04.23
Income
Expenditure
31.Q3.24
RESTRICTED FUNDS:
Balance Brought Fon¥ard
Edward CadbLtry Chartlable Trust
rryull Church
st Peters Lodge
Old Wulfrunlanx Lodge
The Grand Charlty
J Savage
pton Ond Coseley Bulldln9 Soclety
Natlon31 Lottery Cornmunlty Fund
5.000
loo
250
500
1,000
383
2,000
9,500
5,000
00
250
soo
1,000
383
2.000
9,500
18,733
5,850
12,B84
UNRESTRICTED FUIIDS
General fund5
Tr4n5fer between funds
122,B22
114,438
73,911
163,349
Total Funds
122,823
133,171
176,233
PLIRPOSES OF RESTRICTED FUNDS
Prison 115tening setvlce
The Ilstenlng servlces contlnue al Featherstone and Brlnsford.
Dlsabled access
Donatlons have been made to fund branth butldin9 Improvements needed to enable access for
dlsabled vlsilors and volunteers, and are fundlnu the depre¢latlon costs of the dlsabled access.
11 ULTIMATE CONTROL.
The charfty Is controlled by the Tru5tee5, who are also member$ of the charlty,
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