SAMARITANS OF OMAGH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Confidential and emotional support
The Charity provides confidential emotional support to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair,
including those who tnay be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving their emotional health and reducing the
incidence of suicide. The Charity operates a telephone helpline which is open 24 hours a day. 365 days a year, where
such individuals can speak to trained volunteers. Telephone calls are not time restricted and end when the individual
wishes to. allowing enough time and space for individuals to explore difficult feelings. Recognising the difficulty and
anxiety some individuals face when speaking to others about the problems they face, individuals can contact the Charity
by phonelemaiVSMS The Charity also offers a drop-in service where individuals can visit the branch.
Promoting a better understanding of suicide
The Charity works with Samaritans Central Charity to promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal
behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health and
providing members of the community with the tools to deal with life events helps them in both the immediate and
long-terni to support themselves and others. This includes support for and participation in organisation-wide initiatives
as well as activities at a local level.
Collaborating with and supporting Samaritans Centrdl Charity and its affiliating branches in fulfilling these objects.
Samaritans Central Charity has developed organisation-wide strategies in furtherance of the aim of responding to the
needs of those in distress which the Charity actively 5UPPOrts and engages with. Examples of this are the recently
implemented free-to-caller help-line number ('Freecall'). the Connect project, the Listener Scheme and the SCC'S
partnership with Network Rail.
Public benefit
The direct benefits which flow from the Charity's first purpose include promotion of individual and emotional
well-being and feelings of self-worth encouraging the development of personal confidence and self-esteem with Ihe
alleviation of distress, suffering, despair and suicidal thoughts. This encourages beneficiaries to be open about their
feelings and reach a better understanding of their situation and the options open to them to make their own decisions
and find their own solution. This further upholds and supports high risk gTOUPS, family life, improves relationships and
stimulates comtnunity. The direct benefit which flows from the Charity's second purpose includes the promotion of the
understanding. awareness and knowledge of suicide including suicidal thoughts and behaviour to reduce the number of
suicides and alleviate suffering and distress, influence public policy and raise awareness of the challenges of reducing
suicide. The direct benefits which flow from the Charity's third purpose includes the promotion and encouragement of
compassion and emotional support for others engendering a caring and supportive society as a whole- Ihe increased
benefits of knowledge sharing through collaborative working with the Central Charity and other branches ensuring best
practice and continual improvement of services to beneficiaries. Providing evidence for research catTied out by Central
Samaritans so that the Samaritans as a whole can provide a tailored range of interventions for specific settings and
vulnerable groups. Benefits are evidenced through feedback from the beneficiaries and stakeholders and conclusions
and recommendations reached by research commissioned by the Samaritans Central Charity about the Tneasurable
iTnpact of Samaritans, services as a whole. For example. the SCC regularly cotnmissions independent research into the
impact of the services provided and the needs of callers. The proper fulfilment of the purposes does not give rise to any
harm. However. there are risks of possible detriment or harm and these have been addressed below. The beneficiaries
are those experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide in the UK. Personal
benefits may arise from the programme of ongoing training that volunteers (including trustees) receive to enable them to
provide the Charity's services and to ensure that the Charity is well managed. Through this trainin& volunteers
(including trustees) may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These skills are incidental
and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to the beneficiaries
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SAMARITANS OF OMAGH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The results for the year ended 31 March 2023 are set out on pages 5 and 6 of the financial statements. The total
income for the year ended 31 March 2023 amounled to £18.106 (2022 - £19.204).During the year to 31 March 2023 the
charity generated a deficit of £14,253 (2022 - deficit £1,446).The majority of income received in both years was
donations received. The charity held £58,957 in cash reserves at the year end (2022 - £73,538)
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Memorandum and Articles of Association and constitutes a
limited COTnpany, limited by guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1644083 (Northem Ireland)
Registered Charity number
106764
Registered o￿lee
30 Campsie Crescent
Omagh
Tyrone
BT79 OAD
Trustees
T Ea1￿ 1.5.23) _v-
RFOX
P O'Kane
M Rutherford
E Ternan
A Mccafftey (appointed 1.4.22)
Independent Examiner
Patton Rainey Stenson Limited
Chartered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Fennanagh
BT74 7BT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 March 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
E Ternan - Trustee
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