David Lloyd Raynes Park

Kingston Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. People can speak to us on the telephone at any time of the day or night by calling 116 123 (free call). We also speak to people via email, text and face to face. In 2018 Kingston Branch received approximately 39,000 contacts. We regularly recruit new volunteers and fully train them in preparation to respond to our callers. We visit schools, colleges, universities & other groups. Our general running costs are approximately £40K per year. We have to raise all of our own funds locally, so are hugely grateful for any support that people feel able to give.

The charity's objects are any purposes currently recognised as charitable and any new charitable purposes which are similar to another charitable purpose. the purpose of the trust is to collect and distribute charitable donations for the benefit of the residents of the borough. the focus will shift from year to year so that each year the trust can support specific organisations and/or themes.