Company Registration Number . Nl 636051
Derry Samaritsns
Financial Statements and Trustees. Report
for the year ended 31 Ma￿h 2024

Dery Samarltans
Company limited by guarantee
Contents
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
9-10
Notes to the Accounts

Derry Samaritans
Company limited by guardntO0
Legal and Admlnlstratfve Infomiatlon
Status .
The organisation is a charitable company limrted by guarantee. incorporated in Northem Ireland on 27
January 2016 and is recognised as a chanty by Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a
Memorandum and Articles Of Associats'on.
Directorn:
Rosemary O'Doherty
Brian Logue
Noella O'Neill
Giovanni Doran
Eamon Fisher
Jacqueline Ferris
Accountants .
Dohety & Co Accountants Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
The Amp
11 Ebrington Square
Derry
BT47 6FA
Main Bankern .
Bank Of Ireland
27 Culmore Road
Dery
BT48 8JB
Sollcitors .
Hasson & Co
3941 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
Reglstsred Office:
16 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ET
Company Number:
NI 636051
Charlty Commlsslon of Northern Ireland Number:
NIC 106360
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Derry Samaritans
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
The Directors are pleased to present their annual report together wth the financial statements of the Charity
for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a Directors, report
and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements compty with the Charib'es Act (Nl) 2022, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum
8nd Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charitEs preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rep)rting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effectNe 1 January 2019.)
Structure, Govemance and Management
Derry Samaritans was incorporated on 27 January 2016 and is a Private Company, Limited by Guarantee.The
company is govemed by a Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company number is Nl 636051 and
the registered office is 16 Clarendon Street. Derry BT48 7ET. The company is a registered Northern Ireland
charity - reference NIC 106360.
Management, Internal Control and Risk Management
The day-to-day management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees of the Charity, who are
responsible for the implementats'on of Samaritans strategy and to support the work of Samaritan volunteers in
the Charity. The trustees meet every 6-8 weeks and a minimum of 4 times per year.
The Trustees have the overall responsibilty for the system of intemal control for the Charty, including the
safety of Charity assets and the integnty of the accounb'ng procedures.
Dlrectors and Trustees
The directors of the charrtable company {the Charity} are the trustees for the purposes of Charity Law.
The trustees during the year end and at 31 March 2024 were as folk)ws:
Rosernary O'Dohety
Brian Logue
Noella O'Neill
GK)vanni Doran
Eamon Fisher
Jacqueline Fems
Public Benefrt ststement
Dery Samaritsns offers support to those at risk of suiade by being the￿ to listen and encourage the
recognits'on and explorab'on of their options. By doing so we aim to help people find ways of coping with their
distress without choosing to die by suicide. We also seek to support those whose distress is less acute. in the
hope that they will not reach the point of feeling that they wish to end their lives. We make our support
available in many ways, including by telephone, email. letter. and f3ce-ttrfa￿.
Samantans, service is open to people who a￿ suicidal, despainng or are in distress. The branch provides a
service primarily intended for the benefit of persons in Derry and the surrounding area. However, it also works
with all Samaritan branches to ensure 24-hour availability of the service across the UK.
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidan￿ on public benefit when
reviewing the Branch's aims and objectives in planning future actNities.
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Derry Samaritans
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Objectlves and Actlvltles
The objects of the Charity are..
{a> to enable persons in Derry and the surrounding area (but without specific limitsts'ons as to area) who are
experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to re￿1ve
confidential emots'onal support at any tsme of the day or night to improve their emotional health and to reduce
the incidence of suicide.
(b) to promote a better understanding in society of SUiCKle, suicidal behaviour. and the value of expressing
feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health. and
(c) to collaborate with and support the Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling
these objectives.
Vlslon, Mission and Values
Samaritans, Vision is that fewer people die by SUiCKle. We work to achieve this by making it our Mission to
alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suKidal feelings and suicidal behaviour.
We do this by being available round the clock to provide emotional support for people who are experiencing
feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide
Reaching out to high-risk groups and communiti'es to reduce the nsk of suicide.
Working in partnership wth other organisations, agencies and experts to athieve our Vision. Influencing
public policy and raising awareness of the challenges of reducing SU￿Ide.
- We are committed to the following Values:
Listening Confidentialrty
People making their own decisions
Being non judgemental
Human Contsct
Achlevements and Performance
Calls and Emails responded to :.
In the 12 months from April 2023 to March 2024 our volunteers responded to 18,236 calls by Telephone and
Email, and 2,198 contacts outside the Branch at 23 events.
Face-to-Face, Outreach and Awareness Raising :_
We have continued supporting people through our telephone and email helplines. which remained open 2417.
However. we understand that some people prefer to talk to a Samarrtans volunteer in person We are working
towards reintroducing the face-to-face service, but first we need to do some work to review and improve the
way it is delivered. It's an important service and we need to make sure that it's as effective as possible for
both the people who use the service and our volunteers.
We are delMJhted that we have been able to begin the Outreach events to local Gommunity organisations such
as sports clubs, health awareness events and studenl events. These opportunities offer awareness of our
service and how people can contact us for support or to volunteer.
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Derry Samaritans
Trustees. Annual Report
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Volunteers
Derry Samaritans could not operate without the dedication and skill of our volunteers who lead the branch in
every aspect of its work, and we thank every one of them for their conbnuing commitment to the needs of our
callers. Our service conb'nues to be delivered over the dayb'me and ovemight hours.
At the 31st of Marth 2024 we had 65 Listening Volunteers vtho respond to our callers by phone and email and
we had 8 volunteers on leave We have 3 support volunteers who include our Treasurer and Martin wtto
supports the Treasurer and other fomier listening volunteers who wish to conts'nue supporting our work and
take part in talks to extemal organisabons and fundraising efforts.
We regulady recwit listening volunteers throughout the year, this year we Offe￿ three in-branch Core
Development training courses.
This year the training team also supported various roles in the Branch by delivering training to.'-
Leaders who support volunteers during their duts'es with any issues that may arise or when safeguarding
procedures are followed.
Interviewers - for applicants to train as listening volunteers
Outreach - for volunteers wishing to support outreach events or delNer emotional support outside the Branch.
Mentors - mentors for new Samaritans are trained several ts'mes a year
Volunteers are our largest asset wthin the Branch and the organisaknon. Our volunteers play an acts've role in
the UK and Ireland WKle organisation. We have one serving on the Strategic Advisory Board to Samantans
Ireland as the N Ireland representative. we have several volunteers working with some of the hubs delivering
the email responses to caller5 and the listening-in Servi￿ of the Quality Hub. And one volunteer who is active
as a Regional Qualty Development Offi￿r supporting branches in the UK and I￿land.
Related Partles
Derry Samaritan5 is a recognised branch of Samaritans, a company limited by guarantee (No 757372), having
its registered office at The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 2AF.
The Charsty works wth the Samaritans Central Charity to promote a better understanding in society of suicide
and suicidal behaviour. This indudes support for and participation in organisation wide initiatives and activities
at a local level.
Financial revlew
During the year income of £52,197 was recEived and total costs We￿ £47,506. This left a surplus for the year
of £4,691 which when added to opening reseNes of £196,357 left the Charity with reserves at the year end of
£201,048 at the year end.
The Directors were pleased with the results for the year. The unrestncted reserves at the year*nd vRre
£201,048.
Our volunteers were fortunate to have been given the opportunity to collect donations at the Millenniurn Forum
and The Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny after the Sarah Millican Tour events in December.
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Derry Samaritan8
Trustees. Annual Report
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Prlnclpal Risk$
The principal risks facing the branch are insufficient volunteers to keep the branch open, insufficient funds to
run the branch and the possibility of breach of confidentiality.
New volunteer recruitment is essential to ensure that we always have adequate cover. Through information
sessions, a careful interview process followed by a comprehensive training programme, we have over the
past year Increased the number of volunteers by 8 at the year end
Fundraising is also essential to meet running costs as well as to pay a contribution to the central charity
towards the costs of the services and systems, without which branches could not operate.
A comerstone of Samarrtans. seniice is that all those who contsct us are guaranteed a confidential and
non-judgemental conversation wth a trained volunteer. Policies and procedures. including DBS checks.
continuous development training for all volunteers, are in pLace to ensure we deliver a safe service.
Reserves Policy and Going Concem
As branch income is heavily dependent on donats'ons it cannot be guaranteed. The Trustees consider that
around 18 months of annual expenditure is an appropnate level of reserves to maintain, to meet working
capital needs. In addition, the Trustees set up a fund of £50,000 in designated reseNes to cover the cost of
future renovations to the premises to make them more accessible and suitable for growing our number of
active listening volunteers.
Appointment of Trustees
Trustees are elected by the members of the Branch at the Annual General Meeting. Appointment of the Chair
(Branch Director) is subject to approval by the Samaritans Central Charity. There have been no changes to
the Trustees in this year.
16 Clarendon Street
In the last few years, we've considered the work that could be carried out to improve access to our building for
all volunteers but have realised that completing that tssk is not possible and have been looking at another
option which is moving the Branch to another property and location. We are very fortunate that a group of
volunteers had the vision to ensure our Branch had their own premises and went about purchasing and
renovating 16 Clarendon Street over 30 years ago which means we have an asset to sell and help us fund the
purchase of our next home. And the Trustees have been diligent in building a fund for moving and renovation
works over the last few years which will allow us to caryaout the work to our new Branch premises without
accumulating debt for the Chanty.
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Dery Samaritan8
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Statement of Tru8teas' ResponslbllEtle8
The Charty Trustees (who are also the directors of the Dery Samarrtans for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for preparing a Twstees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and Unrted ￿'ngdoM Accounb'ng Standards (Unrted KJ'ngdom.Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to P￿pare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the stste of affairs of the chafitable company and of the profit or loss of the company for that
year.
In preparing these the Trustees are required to..
- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
bserve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP"
- make judgements that a￿ reasonable and pruden(
state whether applicable accounbng standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial ststements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
organisation will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the organisation. They are also resFonsible for safeguarding the assets of
the organisation and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the preventK•n and deteth'on of fraud and other
irregulants'es.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under part 15 of
the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Board on 27 January 2025 and signed on rts behalf by
Ms Rosemary O'Doherty
Director
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Derry Samaritsns
Company limited by guarantee
Independent Examine¢s report to the Charity Trustees of Derry Samarilans
Year ended 31 March 2024
We report solely to the Charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March
2024. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
Derry Samaritsns and its Trustees as a body for our vnrk or for this report. As a practising member fimi of the
Chartered Association of Cerb'fied Accountants we are subject to its ethical and other professional
requirements which are detailed at vMw.accaglobal.com.
Respective responslbllltles of charlty trustees and examlner
As the Chanty Trustees land also Ihe direclors of the company for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 and the Charities Act {Northem Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to
an audit under company law, and is eligible ft)r independent examination. it is our responsibility to..
xamine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.
-follow the procedures laid down in general direcb'ons given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under Section 65{9}{b) of the Charities Act.
-state whether particular matters have come to our attents"on.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
We have examined your Charity accounts as required under Section 65 of the Charities Act and our
examination was carried out in accordance with the general directj'ons given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under Section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the
accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wth those records. It also
included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from
you as Charity Trustees conceming any such matters
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attenb'on gNing us concem to beI￿Ve.
1. that accounting records were not kept as required by with SectK)n 386 of the CompanEs Act 2006 and
Section 63 of the Charities Act-
2. that the accounts do not accord wrth those accounts'ng records:
3. that the accounts do not comply with the accountsng requirements of Sects'on 396 of the Companies Act
2006. the Charities Act and with methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practise
applicable to charits'es preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportbng Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4. that there is further infomation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
We have completed our examination and have no concems in respect of the matters (11 to (4) above and, in
connection with following the directions of the Chanty Commission for Northem Ireland, we have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
o Accountants Ltd
Tho Amp
11 Ebrington Square
Derry
BT47 6FA
27 January 2025
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Dery Samaritans
Company limited by guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities for the year Ended 31 March 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Totals
T*)tals
2023
Notes
Incomin
Resources
Donations, legacies and similar
incoming resources
20,653
20,653
17.074
Income from activities of
furtherance of charitable objects
25,656
25,656
24,779 1
Income from ath'vib'es for
generating funds
5.888
5.888
2,046
Total Incoming resources
52,197
52,197
43,899
Resources Ex
nded
Charitable expenditure..
Furtherance of charitable activitEs
22,958
22,958
14,059
Management and administration
23,103
23,103
24,988
Depreciation
1,445
1.445
1,197
Total resources expended
47,506
47,5(
40,244
Net movement in funds In year
4,691
4.691
3,655
Total funds brought forward at 31 March 2023
196,357
196,357
192,702
Total funds carried forward at 31 March 2024
201,048
201,048
196,357
There are no recognised gains or losses other than the profit or loss for the a￿ve financial year.
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Dery Samaritans
Company limited by guarantee
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsls
2024
Totals
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
83,639
83,639
84,094
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
2,171
125.919
128,090
2.171
125,919
128,090
129,624
129,624
Credltors: amounts falling due
within one year
(10.681)
(10.681)
(17.361)
Net current assets
117.409
117,409
112,263
Total assets le88 current liabilities
201.048
201,048
196,357
Creditors: amounts falling due
after one year
Net assets
201.048
201,048
196,357
The Funds of the Charlty
Funds
201,048
201,048
196,357
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entsded to exempts'on from audit under section 477 of
the Companies Act 2006 relats.ng to small companies.
Directors ￿spOnsIbl11t1es."
The member5 have not required the company to obtain an audrt of its financial ststements ft)r the year in
question in accordance with sectbon 476;
The d1￿CtOrS acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wrth the requirements of the Act with
respe￿ to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland,.
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Dery Samaritsns
Company limited by guarantee
These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 27
January 2025, and are signed on behalf of the Board by..
Ms Rosemary O'Dohe
Director
Company Registration Number . Nl 636051
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Dery Samaritans
Company limited by guarantse
Notss to the financial ststements
Year ended 31 March 2024
G•nernl infommtlon
The Charity is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in Northem Ireland. The address of
the registered ofFice is 16 Clarendon Street. Derry. 8T48 7ET.
Accountlng pollcles
Basis of preparation
Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effectwe 1 January 2019> - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of I￿18nd {FRS 102} and the Companies Act 2006.
Dery Samaritans m&ts the definition of a public benefit ents'ty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are
initially recognised at historical cost or tranSaCt￿n value unless othenwise ststed in the relevant
accounting policy note{s).
Turnovor
Turnover represents the totsl value of donations, grants r￿1Ved and r￿e1Vable during the year and
other income re￿ived. Grants are recognised in the Profit and Loss account when the conditions for
their receipt have been complied with and there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received.
Taxatlon
Dunng the current year the company has onty been involved in charitable activities in furtherance of its
charitsble objects and is not liable to Corporation Tax.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated
depreciation and impainnent losses.
Deprnclation
Depreciation is c21culated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value.
over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Building
Plant and machinery
25%
reducing balan
Flnanclal Instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised onty when the company becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction wice. unless the arrangement
constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments
discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
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Derry Samaritans
Company limited by guarant
Notes to the financlal statements (continued
Year ended 31 March 2024
Llmlted by guarantee
Dery Samaritans is a registered charity limited by guarantee wthout a share caprtal.
Company Number. Nl 636051
Charity Commission of Nl Number. NIC 106360
Funds
Unrestricted Revenue Funds -
comprise those revenue funds which the management committee
are free to use in accordance wth the company objectsves.
Restricted Revenue Funds -
comprise those ￿venue funds which have been given for particular
purposes and projects.
S. In¢ome
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2024
Totals
2023
Donatlons I
acles and simllar Incomin
resources
Donations
20,653
20,653
20,653
20,653
17,074
Income from charitable activities
WHSCT
25,656
25,656
24,779
25.656
25,656
24,779
Income from o
her activlties
Bank interest
Fundraising
1,700
4,188
5,888
1,700
4,188
5,888
2,046
2,046
Total
52,197
52,197
43,899
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Derry Samaritans
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2024
Resources expended
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2024
Totals
2023
Furtherance of Charitable aclAvltie8
Volunteer expenses
Publicty
Telephone & intemet
Computer costs
Total
10,970
8,807
1.505
1,676
22,958
10,970
8,807
1,505
1,676
22,958
7,739
3,649
1,446
1.225
14,059
Mana
ement and admlnlstratlon costs
Branch Contribution (NBC)
Light and heat
Insurance
House keeping expenses
Repairs and maintenance
Pnnting, postage and stab'onery
Training
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
Profit on exchange
General expenses
Total
9,464
2,787
2,154
3,451
1,140
598
390
924
157
520
1,518
23.103
9,464
2,787
2,154
3.451
1.140
598
390
924
157
520
1,518
23,103
15,110
1,010
5,657
436
167
394
181
(913)
24,988
De
reciation
Depreciation
1,445
1,445
1,445
1,445
1,197
Total resources expended
47,5
47,506
40,244
Staff costs
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year, including the directors was
012023. 0}.
No remunerab'on was paid to the directors during the year.
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Dery Samaritsns
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements (continued
Year ended 31 March 2024
Tangiblo assets
Freehold
Fixtures,
propety fittings and
equipment
Totsl
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Add￿OnS
80,879
49,410
990
130,289
990
At 31 March 2024
80.879
50,400
131,279
Depreeiation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
46,195
1,445
46,195
1,445
At 31 March 2024
47,640
47,640
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
80,879
2,760
83,639
At 31 March 2023
80,879
3,215
84,094
Creditorn: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Accruals
10,681
17,361
10,681
17,361
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Derry Samaritans
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial ststements (continued)
Year ended 31 March 2024
10.
Analysis of charftable funds
Analysls of movements in unrestricted funds
Balance at IncomingResources
1 April 2023 Resources Expended Transfern
Funds at
31 March 2024
General Fund
196.357
52.197
(47,506)
201,048
196,357
52.197
{47,506)
201,048
Name of unrestricted fund Description of the Fund
General Funds
Funds which the Charity is able to apply freety in pursuit of its own
charitable objectives and ￿lated purposes.
Anatysls of movements in rnstricted funds
Balanco at IncomingResources
1 Aprll 2023 Resources Expended Transfer8
Funds at
31 March 2024
Restricted Fund
Name of restricted fund
Restricted Fund
Description of tho Fund
Funds which the Charity applies for particular purposes and projects in
pursuit of its charitsble obJectNes.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Genernl Restricted
Fund
Fund
83.639
2.171
125,919
{10,681)
Total
83,639
2.171
125.919
(10,681)
Fixed Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors
Total
201,048
201,048
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