SAMARITANS OF OMAGH
'REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE( S
for the Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present tlieir report with
the financial statements of the cliarity for tlie year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted ihe provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin
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 ihose who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
including those who may be at risk of suicide, with the aim of improving iheir emotional health and reducing the
incidence of suicide. The Charity operdtes 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. allowino enough time and space for individuals to explore difficult feelings. Recognisino the difficulty and
anxiety some individuals face when speaking to others about the probleTns they face, individuals can contact the Charity
by phonelemail/SMS 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 whicli may otherwise lead to suicide or impaired emotional health and
providing members of the community ivith the tools to deal with life events helps them in both the immediate and
long-terni to support themselves and oihers. This includes support for and participation in organisation-wkde initiatives
as well as activities at a local level.
Collaborating with and supporting Samaritans Central Charity and its a￿lIlatIng 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 supports and engages with. Examples of this are the recently
iinplemented 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 froin the Charity's first purpose include promotion of individual and emotional
well-being and feeling5 of self-worth encouragin
the development of personal confidence and 5elf-esteem with the
alleviation of distress. suffering, despair and suicidal thoughts. Tliis encouratres 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 f5nd their own solution. This further upholds and supports high risk groups, family life, improves relationships and
stirnulates community- The direct benefit which flows from the Charity'5 second purpose includes the promotion of the
understanding, awareness and knowledtre 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 challenge5 of reducing
suicide. The direct benefits which tlow from the Charity's third purpose includes the promotion and encoura(yement of
compassion and emotional 5UPPOrt for others entsenderino a caring and supportive society as a whole. the increased
benefits of knowledge sharing Éhrough collaborative working ivith the Central Charity and other branclies ensuring best
practice and continual improvement of services to beneficiaries. providing evidence for research carried 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 recominendations reached by research commissioned by the Sainaritans Central Charity about the Ineasurable
impact of Samarilans, services as a whole. For example, the SCC regularly commissions 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
hann. However, there are risks of possible detriment or ham 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 (includino trustees) receive to enable them to
provide the Charity's services and to ensure that the Charity is well managed. Through this training, volunteers
(including trustees) may gain skills and experience which are transferable to other settings. These skills are incidental
and necessary to ensure tlie benefit is provided to the beneficiaries
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SAMARITANS OF OMAGH
' REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for tlie Year Ended 31 MARCH 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The results for the year ended 31 March 2024 are set out on pages 4 and 5 of the financial stateinents. The total
income for the year ended 31 Marcli 2024 amounted to £15,052 (2023 £18,11 l ).During the year to 31 March 2024
the charity generated a deficit of £5,388 (2023 - deficit £14,253).The majority of income received in both years was
donations received. The charity held £54.433 in cash reserves at the year end
(2023 - £58957)
Reserves Policy
It is the policy of the Charity that reserves that have not been desitsnated for a specific purpose should be maintained at
a level equivalent to 12 months expenditure. The Charity considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the
event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue some activities however this would be on a reduced
scale.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a Memorandum and Articles of Association and constitutes a
limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2006.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
N1644083 (Northern Ireland)
Registered Charity number
106764
Registered office
JO Campsie Crescent
Tyrone
BT79 OAD
Trustees
T Eannetta (resigned 1.5.23)
RFOX
P O'Kane
M Rutherford (resigned 19.10.24)
E Ternan
A Mccaffrey
E Murray (resigned 1.5.23)
Independent Examiner
Patton Rainey Stenson Limited
Cl)artered Accountants
6 East Bridge Street
Enniskillen
Co. Femanagh
BT74 7BT
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
YncK
E Ternan - Trustee