01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC047536
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- ZE1 0JL
OSCR note: This charity has been established as a successor to Samaritans of Shetland, SC006913. Samaritans of Shetland does not intend to wind up but will remain in order to collect any legacies or donations, which will then be passed to Shetland Samaritans SCIO, SC047536
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We are one of the branches who work as part of Samaritans charity. We offer confidential non-judgmental support to anyone of any age who is going through emotional difficulties or distress which may lead to feelings of despair or even suicide. We are committed to reducing the number of people who end their own lives. Our volunteers work shifts both during the day and night. This service is free to all and we do not get paid for doing this work. We do outreach into the community and to S3 pupils in our High Schools where we stress the importance of good mental health and where they can go for support it times of difficulty We also do fundraising as we have to raise the money to run this service. We receive apply for and receive grant funding from Shetland Charitable Trust to reimburse our volunteers for their essential travel costs.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
3.1 To enable persons in Shetland 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 order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. 3.2 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 3.3 To collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches in fulfilling these Objects.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £8,498 | £11,971 | 0 | 28 May 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £10,946 | £12,367 | 0 | 21 May 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £9,370 | £9,591 | 0 | 24 May 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £9,743 | £10,663 | 0 | 26 May 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £21,569 | £12,708 | 0 | 20 September 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Linda Rose House, 13 Charlotte Street, Lerwick, Shetland
- Website supplied to OSCR
- Not supplied
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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