01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048125
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PH1 2BQ
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace Samaritans of Perth (SC01639) Samaritans of Perth (SC01639) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to Perth Samaritans SCIO (SC048125) which is a SCIO
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To support anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair by assisting in the Samaritans nationwide 24/7 telephone and email support service.
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
The objects of the Charity are: 3.1 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 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 | £172,680 | £271,446 | 0 | 21 October 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £161,926 | £32,584 | 0 | 29 September 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £185,183 | £31,789 | 0 | 6 August 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £39,929 | £22,665 | 0 | 2 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £33,750 | £19,835 | 0 | 1 October 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
- 18 Unity Terrace, Perth
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.samaritans.org/scotland/branches/perth/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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