SAMARITANS
PERTH SAMARITANS SCIO
Annual Report & Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 March 2025
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ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Trustees, Annual Report .
Independent Examiner's Report .
Statement of Receipts & Payments .
Statement of Balan￿S
Notes to the Financial Statements
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TRUSTEES. 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.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name
Perth Samaritans SCIO
Charity Number
SC048125
Prlnclpal Address
18 Unity Terrace
Perth
PH12BQ
Website address
htt s:IIwM.s2maritans.orolbrancheslDerthl
Current Truste8$
Other Trustees who
served durlng the year
Bankors
Unity Trust Bank plc
4 Brindley PlaGe
Birmingham
B12JB
Independent Examlner

TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that was registered on 07
February 2018 and is governed by its constitution from that date. It is the successor charity to Perth
Samaritans which was an unincorporated association (Charity Number SC016369) which was
established in 1974.
Appointment of Trustees
The board of trustees consists of the Branch Director (whose appointment is subject to the approval of
the board of trustees of the Samaritans Central Charity), a Secretary, a Treasurer and up to eight
trustees elected by the members of the Branch. The trustees may co-opt two further trustees, but are
not required to do so.
The Branch Director serves for three years. All other trustees retire at the AGM but are eligible for re-
election if they have not served for six or more consecutive years.
New trustees are inducted and trained in accordance with Samaritans, national policy.
Organisational Structure
The board of trustees, which is responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity. meets every
second month.
Risk Management
The trustees regularly review the risks, including Health and Safety of its volunteers, to which the charity
is exposed. They do not believe there are any substantial risks beyond the liabilities disclosed in the
accounts. The property, which the charity owns, is maintained in good order and properly insured.
The trustees accept that Samaritans, reputation could be at risk through misuse of confidential
infomiation but has policies and procedures in place, including Protection of Vulnerable Groups checks
on all listening volunteers. to mitigate this risk.
Samaritans Central Charity policies and procedures, including safeguarding, have been implemented
within the Branch and integrated into our standard practice.
OBJECTS & ACTIVITIES
The objects of the charity are:
to enable persons in Perth and the surrounding area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing
feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive
confidential emotional support at any time of the day or night in orderto improve their emotional
health and to reduce the incidence of suicide-
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
to collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling
these objects.
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.

TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
It has been another busy year at Perth Samaritans with the volunteers spending 1716 hours (2,221 in
23124) on the phone answering 6890 calls (9,219 in 2023124">. Volunteer numbers have grown to 62
and we have others in the pipeline awaiting training.
' A reduction in listening hours versus the pTrvious year was due to branch closure ahead of 8 move in p￿Mises,
and downtime conneGted with the introduction of new"Li$tening Centre, technology by the Central Charity.
We have continued to carry out our training via Zoom (which brings valuable flexibility) and will start to
supplement this with a return to traditional (in-branch) training. Other training has taken place online
through the Samaritans portal and via Zoom to ensure that our longer serving volunteers remain up to
date. There are numerous training opportunilies through the Samaritans portal of which many
volunteers have availed themselves.
We are involved regionally and nationally with the Samaritans Central Charity and take an active part
in their initiatives.
During the year we moved to new premises at Unity Terrace, Perth which is more accessible than our
previous office. We plan to refurbish these premises to accommodate additional listening room space,
an interview room, offices and a training space.
In April 2024. we also recruited and trained a further 4 Listeners in HMP Perth. We currently have 7
trained Listeners and we are very pleased that we are able to support HMP Perth. We have worked
with other local organisations to provide support for the local community. During the year we also
attended the Braco Show. Perth Pride, the Blairgowrie Highland Games Station and a local charity fayre
organised by the Rotary Club to raise awareness of our services within the local community. We also
took part in the Samaritans Small Talk Saves Lives campaigns with an event at the St Johns Centre.
Live Active Perth have also allowed us to use the area outside Bells Sports Centre at the North Inch to
interact with the local community- Over these events we interacted with around 2,500 members of the
public.
We are grateful to Morrisons Supermarkets for their support and for hosting us on a number of
occasions and permitted us to collect donations and hand out awareness raising material.
We are proud of what we have achieved during the last with the volunteers going well above what
was expected of them so that the branch, and the service. stayed open for the callers.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview
Our principal sources of income continue to be donations. grants and the proceeds of fund raising, with
the expenditure focussed on service delivery and the costs of the Branch building. The following is a
summary of our income and expenditure for the year:
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
Rec£ipts
Payments
172,680
172,680
161,926
271,446
271,446
32,584
Surplusl(deficit for the year
-98.766
-98,766
129,342

TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donated Facllltles & Servlces
We thank all the volunteers In the Branch for thelr dedication and the tlme they give to the Branch. They
are the heart of our service and it is due to tnem Ihat there is a safe space and a confidential listening
ear for anyone feeling down. depressed, unable to cope or suicidal.
We also thank all of our ffinancxal donor8 who enable us to conlinue our work and our heartfelt thanks
go to:
Perth and Kinross Ccuncil
Enthuse
Roy Henderson
Colin Stewart
The late Nonna Fenwick
The late Maureen Buchanan
CAF
Grft Ald
Can collectli)ns
Reserves Pollcy
Given the uncertainty of recurring income from donations, the trustees believe that 12 to 18 months of
experKllture Is an approprlale level of reserves. The exact reserves amount was yet to be determined
at the tirne of writs'ng due10 ongoing conversations with Samaritans Central Chanty about th8 final level
of Central Charity Contribution for tIE financial year.
Future Plans
We plan to continue our support for the local community by undertaking outreach in rural and city
k)cations. We will work with Perth & Kinross council to fijrther our engagernent in structured inrtiatives
to support those in distress.
We Intend to maxirnise the opportunity provided by our new premises to increase in-person
interaction betrrfeen branch volunteers, while increasing listening capacity (aligning as best as
possible wilh hours of need identified by Central Charity). We will identify opportunities to raise
additional funds by renting out branch space (where it is safe to do so wthout impacting our listening
seNice delivery).
We will coniinue to angage with local organisations and give talks where feasible. We will continuè to
support HMP Perth by running the Listeners Scheme. We hope to be able to widen our pop-up
events in local green spaces during the year.
We plan to move to more appropriate premises to enable a wider range of individuals to volunleer
with us and to access our services.
APPROVAL
This report was approved by the trustees on 10 August 2025 arKI signed on their behalf by:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
(Scan of original document)
In
ende
xaminer.
rt on the accounts
Report to the trusteeslmembers of Perth Samarltsns SCIO
Reg16tered Gharlty number SGO48125
I report on the accoijntsof the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are set out on page5
Ito5
Respectlve responslbtiitles of trustees and examiner
The charfty'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with th2
terms of the Charines arNI Trustee Investment {Scotlandl 2005 Act and the Charittes Accounts
(Scotlandl Regulations 2006 {as amended). The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement
of Regulation 10{11 Idl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. tt is my responsibility to examine
the accounts as required under section 44{11 (cl of the Art and to st3tp whether particular matters
have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs statement
Myexamination is carried out In accordance wlth Regulation 11 of the 20￿ Accounts Regulations.
An examinatron Includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison cf
the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or
disclosures In the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedu￿5 undertaken do not provKle all the evidence that would be required in an audit and.
consequently, I do not express an audit oplnion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examlner's statement
In the course of my eyamination, rK) matter has come to my attentlon
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respert the requirements:
to keep accounting records in aC￿rdance wlth section 4411) lal of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4
of the 2006 Accounts Regulation5. and
to prepare accounts whKh accord with the accountin8 record5 and comply with Regulation 9 of
the 2006 Accounts Regulatlons
have not been met, or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
derstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Si8ned:
Date: 9th Juli z025
P4ame:
Addre5S:

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PERTH SAMARITANS SCIO
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
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Unrestricted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
202S
Total
2024
Note
Receipts
Oonations
Gift Aid
Legacies
Prison grant
Other Brants
Property rents
Fund ralsing
2,859
1,946
600
2.139
6,450
2,000
1,686
17,680
155,000
172,680
2.859
1.946
600
2,139
6,450
5.212
190
134,784
2,625
11,242
6,000
1,873
161.926
1,686
17.680
155,000
172.680
Sale of fixed assets
161,926
Payments
Fund raising costs
Central charlty contribution
Charitable activttzes
Branch tosts
Service delivery
Governance costs
Data protection register
Donation in lieu of IE fee
1,065
1,065
1,225
10,281
41,583
8,613
41,583
8,613
9,735
11,308
35
150
51,446
220,CK>O
271,446
35
150
51.446
220,OIXI
271,446
35
PuTchase of fixed assets
32,584
32,584
Surplus/{deficitl for year
-98,766
-98,766
129,342
The Notes on pages 3 and 4 form an integral part of these accounts.
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STATEMENT OF BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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PERTH SAMARITANS SCIO
STATEMENT OF BALANCES
A5 AT 31 MARCH 2025
Un￿gIrl(ted
Funds
Re5trlcted
Fund5
Total
2025
Total
2024
Note
C45h at Bank
Balance Js at l Aprll 2024
Surplus/lDeficitl for the yeai
8alance as at 31 March 2024
364,867
-98,766
26fj,101
364,867
-98,766
266,101
235,525
129,342
364,867
Other A55ets
ransib￿ fixed assets
Debtors
236.170
1.1167
238.037
236,170
1.867
238,037
228,926
1.936
230,B62
Uabllltles
Cenir81 charlty duès
Other uedttor5
23,114
4,531
27,645
33,114
4.531
27,645
25.366
692
26.058
ftotes on pa8¢5 3 and 4 forrn an inte8rn1 pért of these auounts.
These aCc￿nts. which have been prepared in accordancÈ with th• (hHritlw *rtA T￿1**￿￿ loi-
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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PERTH SAMARITANS SCIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
l. Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared on the recelpts & paymerFts basis in accordance with the
terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment Istotlandl 2005 Act and the Charities Accounts
Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended).
There have been no changes to the basis of preparation or to the previous year's accounts.
2. Fvnd a¢countln8
Restricted funds are those that may only be used forspecific purposes. RestrictlOll5 arise when
Specified by the donor, or when funds are r8i5ed for speclfic purposes.
There are no restricted funds in the year ending 31 March 2025.
3. Taxation
The charity is not Ilable to corporation tax or capital gains tax on its charitable activttles, and is
not registered for VAT. All costs Shown in the accounts are inclusive of VAT.
4. Trustee remuneration
There were no remuneration payments made to trustees during the year or in the previous year.
5. Trustee expenses
2025
2024
Noof
Trustee5
Noof
Trustees
Amount £
Amount £
Travelling expenses
637
1987
6. Transartion with related parties
fhere were no other transaction with related parties during the year or in the previous year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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PERTH SAMARITAN5 SCIO
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
7. Branth costs
Total
2025
Total
2024
Bank charges
Cleaning and housekeeping
Heating and lighting
Insurance
New eovSpment
Professional fees
Repairs and maintenance
Sundries
159
1142
2780
2329
16822
10581
7588
182
41583
137
1474
2717
1361
3048
968
30
9735
The increased costs for equlpment pur¢hasesi professional fees and repair5 are due to
the sale of 3 K&ngs Place and the purchase of 18 UnityTerrace which were completed
during the year.
8. Servlce delivery costs
Total
2025
Total
2024
A￿ertising and pitbliclty
Conferences and training
Outreach
Postage and stationery
Pristsn expenses
Telephone
Travelling expenses
50
27
885
59
169
870
368
2388
4350
8613
404
2750
7192
11308
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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PERTH SAMARITANS SCIO
NOTESTO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025
9. Fixed assets
During thè yeai the charity sold the property at 3 Kings Place, Perth and moved to
premises piJrcha5e(J at 18 Unity Terrace, Perth, which tlie chartty now owns.
The value shown in the current year's accounts is the purchase price of the property.
2025
2024
Bulldings
Contents
220000
16170
236170
180000
48926
228926
10. Movement In funds
Asèt
3110312024
Asat
31103/2025
Recetpts
Payments
Genéral funds
364,867
172,680
-271,446
266,101
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ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Perth Samaritans are very grateful for all the support received throughout the year and, in particular,
would like to thank the following:
Perth and Kinross Council
Enthuse
Roy Henderson
Colin Stewart
The late Norma Fenwick
The late Maureen Buchanan
CAF
Gift Aid
Can collections
and many others, some of whom prefer to support us privately or anonymously