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2025-03-31-accounts

Annual Report & Financial Statements

For the year ended

31 March 2025

Samaritans’ Vision is that fewer people die by suicide

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INTRODUCTION FROM THE BRANCH DIRECTOR

I have pleasure in presenting our annual report and accounts for the year to 31 March 2025.

As the branch celebrated its 65[th] birthday in this period, the 2[nd] oldest branch of Samaritans in the UK, I would like to recognise and thank all volunteers, support volunteers, members of staff, deputy directors, other office holders and trustees whose contribution enables the Branch to remain open to callers, day and night.

Julia Boxer-Peden

Branch Director

CONTENTS

Trustees’ annual report .......................................................................................................................... 3 - 8
Independent examiner's report .............................................................................................................. 9
Statement of financial activities ............................................................................................................. 10
Statement of financial position ............................................................................................................... 11
Notes to the financial statements .......................................................................................................... 13-21
Supporters ............................................................................................................................................. 22

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner's report for the year ended 31 March 2025.

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES

The objects of the charity are:

Samaritans’ vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We work to achieve this by making it our mission to alleviate emotional distress and reduce the incidence of suicidal feelings and suicidal behaviour.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE

Contact with callers

Contact with callers
Inbound telephone calls
Outbound telephone calls (for follow-up)
Emails
Instant Messenger/Webchat		 2025
2024
22,777
18,395
568
236
1,911
3,217
535
617
25,791
22,465

At the time of writing, the Branch had 127 fully trained Listening Volunteers , with a further 30 volunteers at various stages of training . These numbers fluctuate due to changing availability, and recruitment is an ongoing process. In addition, five Support Volunteers make an invaluable contribution behind the scenes.

Outside the branch, our Nicolson Street shop continues to thrive, open seven days a week thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers who work alongside the shop manager and assistant managers.

Our volunteers are involved in much more than just listening. Many take on additional responsibilities across the branch to ensure we operate effectively and continue to support people in need. Here is a summary of our key activities from the past year:

RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND RETENTION

Recruiting new volunteers remains a priority, especially as modern life places increasing demands on people’s time. Our Recruitment, Selection and Retention team has worked hard to maintain numbers and ensure our service remains available 24/7.

In the last year, the team ran:

TRAINING

The past year saw a successful rebuild of our training team , including the appointment of a new Deputy Director for Training. Several trainers refreshed their Samaritans Training qualifications , ensuring consistent and high-quality delivery.

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To minimise delays for new recruits, we partnered with the Samaritans Training School , expanding capacity while we rebuilt in-house delivery. In January 2025, we delivered one of our largest in-branch Core Training courses , welcoming 17 new trainees .

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

Our Volunteer Support Team plays a crucial role in the wellbeing and retention of volunteers. Whether managing shift changes, supporting volunteers through breaks, or conducting exit interviews, the team ensures each individual feels seen and valued.

They also provide vital insight to the leadership team, helping us improve the volunteer experience and ensure Samaritans remains a supportive and sustainable environment.

BRANCH LEADERS

Our 29 Leaders ensure the smooth running of our listening shifts and are the first point of support for volunteers on duty. They monitor wellbeing, identify support or training needs, and escalate issues appropriately.

Their input into leadership meetings helps us keep volunteer needs at the heart of decision-making.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Creating an inclusive and welcoming branch is central to our values. Every team contributes to this goal.

Our suggestion box continues to be a valuable tool for volunteers to share ideas or raise concerns anonymously. Whether small or significant, the changes implemented from these suggestions have helped shape a branch culture people are proud to be part of.

THE LISTENING CENTRE

One of the biggest shifts this year was the successful transition to The Listening Centre , which changed how we respond to calls and online chats. Thanks to the support of our IT Team , the two-stage rollout — Online — Chat in June and Phone Listening in October was smooth and well-supported, minimising disruption and anxiety during this change.

IMPACT OUTSIDE THE BRANCH

Our volunteers make an impact well beyond the walls of our branch. Here’s a snapshot of our community involvement:

PRISONS

We run Listener Schemes at both HMP Addiewell and HMP Edinburgh.

We also celebrated 30 years of the Listener Scheme in Scotland at a special event at HMP Edinburgh

SCHOOLS

Following the Children’s Review, we no longer proactively market to under -18s. However, we responded to requests and delivered Emotional Health presentations at:

CORRESPONDENCE SUPPORT BRANCH

Our branch became the support hub for the Correspondence Branch, previously based in Glasgow. We are proud to help secure the future of this important national service.

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OUTREACH TEAM

Despite being a small team, Outreach attended a wide variety of impactful events:

Suicide Prevention Group & North Bridge Signage

A request from Balfour Beatty to provide crisis signage for the restoration works on Edinburgh’s North Bridge presented an opportunity for broader advocacy. Recognising the absence of an active citywide Suicide Prevention Group, the branch took a strategic decision to escalate the issue through appropriate civic channels.

Our Outreach Deputy Director, supported by Councillor Finlay MacFarland, presented a deputation to the City of Edinburgh Council, calling for the reinstatement of the group. The motion received unanimous support, resulting in a formal commitment by the Council to reconvene the Suicide Prevention Group as a matter of priority.

This development represents a significant achievement for the branch, demonstrating our ability to influence local policy and contribute meaningful to systemic suicide prevention efforts across the city.

Support outreach projects throughout Scotland

In partnership with Samaritans Scotland , we began supporting outreach in the Highlands and Islands , helping extend support to areas without a physical branch.

Fundraising

This year’s fundraising efforts were a great success:

Plans are already underway for next year’s Dawn Walk— hopefully with fewer surprises!

Charity Shop

Our Nicolson Street shop continues to be a cornerstone of community engagement and fundraising . Volunteers have created a warm, welcoming space and their hard work has ensured the shop is both financially successful and a trusted local presence. As we head into the 5[th] year of having the shop, we are excited to celebrate the success of our shop.

Final Thoughts

Reading through the breadth and depth of our work, you’d be forgiven for thinking we have a huge team. The reality is our branch depends on a relatively small number of extraordinarily committed volunteers , many of whom take on multiple roles .

Their willingness to learn new skills, go above and beyond, and remain united in our shared mission — that — fewer people die by suicide is nothing short of inspiring.

However, as demand and complexity grow, we are mindful of how much we ask of volunteers. Supporting and sustaining this work remains a key challenge for our leadership going forward.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Our principal sources of income over the year were legacies, the sale of items donated to the shop and financial donations, supplemented by other receipts, including those sums claimed through the Gift Aid Scheme. Expenditure was focussed on service delivery, the costs of running and maintaining the branch building, shop rent, salary costs and the required contribution to Samaritans’ Central Charity. The following table provides a summary of income and expenditure for the year:

Income
Expenditure
Revaluation of investments
Surplus for the year
Total funds as at 01 April 2024
Total funds as at 31 March 2025		 2025
2024
£
£
322,746
249,372
(249,599) (229,409)
140
81
73,287
20,044
794,776
774,732
868,063
794,776

Principal risks

The Branch has a risk register that is reviewed regularly by the Branch Leadership Team.

Health and Safety is regularly reviewed by the trustees; this includes maintaining the structural integrity of the building and monitoring the possible risks to which the charity is exposed. The Branch implements and follows Samaritans’ data protection policies and carries out Protection of Vulnerable Group checks on all current volunteers and potential volunteers accepted for training. In January 2025, changes to the Protection of Vulnerable groups required all volunteers and staff to be re-checked before 31[st] March 2025. This is a statutory requirement.

Samaritans maintains a safeguarding policy that is fully integrated into the Branch’s standard procedures.

Reserves policy

Given the uncertainty of recurring income from donations and legacies, the trustees consider that around twelve to eighteen months of expenditure (excluding depreciation) is an appropriate level of reserves to have in place. Free reserves at the year-end were:

Total funds as at 31 March 2025
Less: Fixed assets
Less: Investments
Less: Restricted funds
Free reserves as at 31 March 2025		 2025
2024
£
£
868,063
794,776
(137,810) (150,781)
(339)
(199)
(1,484)
(2,000)
728,430
641,796

Whilst reserves are currently higher than the target range, this is largely due to the receipt of significant legacies in the last three years. The trustees are currently considering how the additional funds can best be utilised in furtherance of the charity's purposes.

FUTURE PLANS

The Branch functions as a charity affiliated to, and recognised by, Samaritans Central Charity. We will continue to participate fully in the service that Samaritans offers nationally and participate in Samaritans’ development and training related to policy and practice.

The Branch will continue to provide a local service to callers, agencies and other organisations. Maintaining and developing points of contact within our community will assist in our attempts to fulfil our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Further adaptation of practices and procedures will be required as the environment in which the Branch operates continues to change.

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation that was registered on 12 July 2016 and governed by its constitution. It is the successor charity to Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians, which was an unincorporated association (Charity No SC006778), established in 1959.

The charity is a recognised Branch of Samaritans, a company limited by guarantee, company number 00757372 registered at The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Epsom, KTI7 2AF. Samaritans were established to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Appointment of trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of the Branch Director, whose appointment is subject to approval of the Board of Trustees of Samaritans Central Charity; a secretary; a treasurer; and up to eight trustees elected by members of the Branch. The trustees may co-opt two further trustees.

The Branch Director serves for three years (four years in exceptional circumstances). All other trustees retire at the AGM but are eligible for re-election if they have not served for six or more consecutive years.

Organisational structure

The Board of Trustees, which is responsible for the overall management of the charity, meets not less than four times a year.

The Branch Leadership Team, some members of which are trustees, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Branch and reports to the Board although, in practice, Branch Leadership Team meetings are often attended by all trustees. The Branch administrative secretary assists the Branch Leadership Team with routine matters, including day-to-day finance, purchasing supplies, overseeing tradesmen, the processing of applications from people wishing to become volunteers and membership records.

Induction and training of trustees

New trustees are inducted and trained in accordance with Samaritan s’ national policy.

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Name Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians SCIO Charity No SC046704 Principal Office 25 Torphichen Street Edinburgh EH3 8HX Website Address www.samaritans.org/branches/edinburgh/ Trustees on the date the report was approved Other trustees who served during the year Bankers Unity Trust Bank plc 4 Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2JB Independent Examiner KM Chartered Accountants Burnley Wharf Manchester Road Burnley BB11 1JG

APPROVAL

This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, was approved by the trustees on 19/08/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians SCIO I report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 10 to 21. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial slatements in accordance with the temis of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 ('Yhe 2005 Acl") and the Charities Financial statements (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) (Ihe 2006 Regulations"). The trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation (10}(1)(aF(c) of the 2006 Regulations does r￿t apply. It is my responsibilty to examine the financial statements under sectK)n (44){1)(c) of the 2005 Act and to state whethef particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chartty and a comparison of the financial statements presented WTth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements. and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial slatements. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection with my examination. no matter came to my attention:_ 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requiremenls to keep accounting records in accordance with section 44{1)(a) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Regulations. and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Regulations have not been met, or 2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper urKlerstanding of the financial statements to be reached. KM Chartered Accountants Bumley Wharf Manchester Road Burnley BB111JG Date . 1910812025

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Income from:
Branch:
Donations
Legacies
Gift Aid
Prison Support Grant
Other grants
Fund Raising
Shop:
Sales
Gift Aid
Investments (Interest)
Expenditure on:
Fund raising (Branch)
Fund raising (Shop)
Central Charity contribution
Charitable activities (Branch)
Net income/(expenditure)
before investment gains/(losses)
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds as at 01 April 2024
Total funds as at 31 March 2025		 Note Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
6
6
7
10
15		 £
£
£
£
£
13,689
13,689
15,938
97,541
97,541
39,461
964
964
-
1,968
1,968
1,986
4,352
4,352
2,000
4,543
4,543
1,010
168,932
168,932
173,778
7,375
7,375
11,697
23,384
23,384
3,502
322,746
-
-
322,746
249,372
504
-
-
504
-
95,254
95,254
85,256
60,329
60,329
54,229
80,025
12,971
516
93,512
89,924
236,112
12,971
516
249,599
229,409
86,634
(12,971)
(516)
73,147
19,963
140
-
-
140
81
86,774
(12,971)
(516)
73,287
20,044
-
-
-
-
-
86,774
(12,971)
(516)
73,287
20,044
641,995
150,781
2,000
794,776
774,732
728,769
137,810
1,484
868,063
794,776

The above statement includes all gains and loses recognised during the year.

All activities are regarded as continuing.

Comparative figures by fund type are shown in Note 19.

The Notes on pages 16 to 21 form an integral part of these accounts.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds Total Total Note 2025 2024 Fixed assets: Tangible assets Investments 137,810 137,810 339 150,781 199 10 339 339 137.810 138,149 150.980 Current assets: Debtors 11 87.333 719,689 807.022 87,333 721,173 808,506 13,783 699,194 712,977 Cash at bank and in hand 12 1,484 1,484 Liabilities: Credttors (due within one year) 13 78.592 78.592 69,181 Net current assets 728,430 1,484 729,914 643,796 Net assets 728,769 137,810 1,484 868,063 794,776 Funds of the charity: Restricted funds 1.484 2,000 792,776 794,776 Unrestricted funds 728,769 728,769 137,810 137,810 866,579 868,063 1,484 Comparative figures by fund type are shown in Note 21. The Notes on 16 to 21 fomi an integral part of these accounts. These accounts, which have been prepared in accordance wilh the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scotland) Act 2005, were approved by the trustees on 1910812025 and signed on their behalf by: 11

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. Basis of preparation

2. Accounting policies

Income is recognised and included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the income; receipt is probable; and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. The specific bases used are as follows:

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Liabilities are recognised when it is probable that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

2.9. Taxation

3. Trustee remuneration

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4. Trustee expenses

Travelling expenses 2025
2024
No of
Amount
No of
Amount
Trustees
£
Trustees
£
-
-
1
22

5. Transactions with related parties

There were no transactions with related parties during the year or in the previous year.

6. Expenditure on fund raising

Branch
Fund raising costs
Shop
Staff costs (Note 8)
Rent
Bank charges
Gift Aid administration
Heating & Lighting
Insurance
Postage & stationery
Rates
Repairs & maintenance
Telephone
Travel expenses
Waste disposal
Depreciation
Sundries
Total
Total 2024		 Unrestricted Designated
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
504
-
504
-
57,067
-
57,067
46,246
22,501
-
22,501
22,500
3,488
-
3,488
309
899
-
899
1,720
1,815
-
1,815
2,246
617
-
617
363
617
-
617
708
2,989
-
2,989
2,793
2,545
-
2,545
2,943
642
-
642
2,786
129
-
129
-
1,401
-
1,401
1,433
-
-
-
842
544
-
544
367
95,758
-
95,758
85,256
84,414
842
85,256

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7. Expenditure on charitable activities

Service delivery
Outreach
Postage and stationery
Publicity and advertising
Telephone and internet
Training
Travelling expenses
Branch Costs
Staff costs (Note 8)
Bank charges
Insurance
Heating and lighting
Housekeeping
Repairs & maintenance
Legal & professional fees
Subscriptions
Sundries
Depreciation
Governance
Auditor's fees
Independent Examination
Data protection registration
Total
Total 2024		 Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
£
2,497
-
2,497
3,619
494
-
504
998
1,807
50
-
-
50
3,365
2,243
-
-
2,243
3,486
44
-
-
44
620
8,031
-
12
8,043
7,950
13,359
-
516
13,875
20,847
22,533
-
-
22,533
15,096
309
-
-
309
127
5,055
-
-
5,055
4,387
15,001
-
-
15,001
12,487
11,534
-
-
11,534
12,068
6,883
-
-
6,883
6,056
1,874
-
-
1,874
3,569
1,029
-
-
1,029
669
48
-
-
48
612
12,971
-
12,971
12,971
64,266
12,971
-
77,237
68,042
-
-
-
-
(800)
2,400
-
-
2,400
1,800
-
-
-
-
35
2,400
-
-
2,400
1,035
80,025
12,971
516
93,512
89,924
73,588
12,971
3,365
89,924

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8. Staff costs

Branch
Shop
Salaries
22,151
56,540
Employer's pension contributions
382
527
22,533
57,067
No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000
Average number of employees
Administration
Shop		 Branch
Shop		 Total
Total
2025
2024
22,151
56,540
382
527		 £
£

78,690
60,769

909
573
22,533
57,067
79,599
61,342
2025
2024
No
No
3
3
3
3
6
6

9. Fixed assets – tangible assets

Cost
As at 01 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 01 April 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Net Book Value
As at 01 April 2024
As at 31 March 2025		 Freehold
Building
Land &
Improve-
Fixtures &
Buildings
ments Equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
264,654
11,708
59,680
336,042
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
264,654
11,708
59,680
336,042
128,358
9,250
47,653
185,261
5,293
50
7,628
12,971
-
-
-
133,651
9,300
55,281
198,232
136,296
2,458
12,027
150,781
131,003
2,408
4,399
137,810

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

10. Fixed assets - investments

Market value
As at 01 April 2024
Revaluations
As at 31 March 2025
Investment type
Listed investments
Donated cost
As at 31 March 2025
11.
Debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
Other debtors
12.
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank deposit A/c
Bank current A/c
Cash in hand
13.
Creditors (falling due within one year)
Contribution to Central Charity
Trade creditors (due within 12 months)
Accrued charges		 2025
2024
£
£
199
118
140
81
339
199
339
199
5,395
5,395
2025
2024
£
£
78,281
9,365
9,052
4,418
87,333
13,783
2025
2024
£
£
425,359
135,344
295,544
562,618
270
1,232
721,173
699,194
2025
2024
£
£
68,164
62,679
6,323
3,861
4,105
2,641
78,592
69,181

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14. Movements in funds

As at Gains & As at
31/03/2024 Income Expenditure Losses Transfers 31/03/2025
Unrestricted funds £ £ £ £ £ £
General fund 641,995 322,746 (236,112) 140 - 728,769
Designated funds
Fixed assets 150,781 - (12,971) - - 137,810
Restricted funds
Choose Life - - - - -
Healthy Hairdressing 2,000 - (516) 1,484
2,000 - (516) - - 1,484
Total funds 794,776 322,746 (249,599) 140 - 868,063

Comparative figures for the previous year are shown in Note 18

15. Purpose of funds

General

An unrestricted fund that may be expended at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.

Fixed assets An unrestricted designated fund representing the net book value of tangible fixed assets.

Healthy Hairdressing Grant funding received from Nationwide towards the cost of the Healthy Hairdressing project.

16. Operating leases

Amounts payable under non-cancellable operating leases:

Within one year
Between one and five years		 2025
2024
£
£
22,500
22,500
-
16,212
22,500
38,712

17. Contingent liabilities

The Branch received a small legacy in 2008. The whereabouts of the deceased’s son are unknown and, as such, he retains a legal entitlement to claim 50%, plus interest, of the estate for a period up to 20 years from death. The potential liability is unknown but is estimated to be less than £5,000.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18. Comparative movements in funds

As at Gains & As at
31/03/2023 Income Expenditure Losses Transfers 31/03/2024
Unrestricted funds £ £ £ £ £ £
General fund 617,303 247,372 (212,231) 81 (10,530) 641,995
Designated funds
Fixed assets 154,445 - (13,813) - 10,149 150,781
Restricted funds
Choose Life 2,984 - - 3,365
 - 381 -
Healthy Hairdressing - 2,000 - - - 2,000
2,984 2,000 (3,365) - 381 2,000
Total funds 774,732 249,372 (229,409) 81 - 794,776

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19. Comparative Statement of Financial Activities

Income from:
Branch:
Donations
Legacies
Gift Aid
Prison Support Grant
Other grants
Fundraising
Shop:
Sales
Gift Aid
Investments (Interest)
Expenditure on:
Fund raising costs (Branch)
Fund raising costs (Shop)
Central charity contribution
Charitable activities
Net income/(expenditure)
before investment gains/(losses)
Net gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds as at 01 April 2023
Total funds as at 31 March 2024		 Unrestricted Designated Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
£
£
£
£
-
15,938
-
-
15,938
39,461
-
-
39,461
-
-
-
-
1,986
-
-
1,986
2,000
2,000
1,010
-
-
1,010
173,778
-
-173,778
11,697
-
-
11,697
3,502
-
-
3,502
247,372
-
2,000249,372
-
-
-
-
84,414
842
-
85,256
54,229
-
-
54,229
73,588
12,971
3,365
89,924
212,231
13,813
3,365229,409
35,141
(13,813)
(1,365)
19,963
81
-
-
81
35,222
(13,813)
(1,365)
20,044
(10,530)
10,149
381
-
24,692
(3,664)
(984)
20,044
617,303
154,445
2,984774,732
641,995
150,781
2,000794,776

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

20. Comparative Statement of Financial Position

Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
Fixed assets: £
£
£
£
Tangible assets -
150,781
-
150,781
Investments 199
-
-
199
199
150,781
-
150,980
Current assets:
Debtors 13,783
-
-
13,783
Cash at bank and in hand 697,194
-
2,000
699,194
710,977
-
2,000
712,977
Liabilities:
Creditors (due within one year) 69,181
-
-
69,181
Net current assets 641,796
-
2,000
643,796
Net Assets 641,995
150,781
2,000
794,776
Funds of the charity:
Restricted funds -
-
2,000
2,000
Unrestricted funds 641,995
150,781
-
792,776
641,995
150,781
2,000
794,776

ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Thank you

We would like to thank the many individuals who have supported our branch in any way over the year. We greatly value their support for our work.

We are also immensely grateful for the financial assistance we received in 2024/25 from a variety of organisations, companies, and charitable trusts. We would like to thank:

Bank of Scotland Foundation

Charitable Giving The Charities Trust The D.M. Dawson Trust

Edinburgh University Musical Medics

Enthuse

The estate of the late Patricia Sutcliffe

The estate of the late Sheila Turner Front Line Construction Granton Parish Church Sarah Millican

and donations from those who wish to remain anonymous.

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Charity Name Samaritans of Edinburgh and the Lothians SCIO
Charity No SC046704
Date Period End 31 March 2025
Date Accounts Approved
Date Examination
Previous Year End 2024