Chesterfield

About Us

This year, we’re celebrating 55 years of listening and we’re launching our 55 Donors for 55 Years Appeal, inviting members of the local community to help support our work.

Find out more about our 55 Donors for 55 Years appeal here

Since opening in 1971, generations of local volunteers have been there to listen without judgement, supporting people across Chesterfield and the surrounding areas through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Last year alone, volunteers at Chesterfield Samaritans responded to more than 5,600 contacts by phone, webchat, email and face-to-face outreach, providing emotional support to anyone struggling to cope.

Gaby Vauclair, Director of Chesterfield Samaritans, said, "Marking 55 years of listening is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the volunteers who have helped make Chesterfield Samaritans what it is today. While the way people contact us has evolved over the years, our purpose has remained the same - to provide a safe place where people can be heard without judgement”.

To see a Derbyshire Times article about our 55th anniversary click here

If you are struggling, you don’t have to face it alone. Callers can phone Samaritans free on 116 123. Samaritans are here for you, if you need us. To find out more about Samaritans’ services, please click here.

If you'd like to get in touch with Chesterfield Samaritans, please email [email protected] 

Volunteer with Us

We pride ourselves on being a great place to volunteer, and we are always looking for more listeners to join us. The volunteering environment for our listeners is friendly and extremely supportive and all volunteers receive extensive training.

More information about becoming a listening volunteer and other volunteering opportunities with Chesterfield Samaritans can be found here.

Outreach

While our volunteers help to deliver the national Samaritans listening service, we are passionate about being at the heart of the community and supporting local people. We attend a range of different community events to reach those most likely to be struggling.

Find out more about how we engage with the local community here.

Donations and Fundraising

As an independently registered charity, we need funding to do our important work. We are striving to become financially sustainable, and we welcome donations, sponsorship and support from local donors, grant funders and corporate businesses. Every contribution helps us continue to be there for people when they need us most.

Find out more about how to support us here.

Chesterfield Samaritans Charity

In 2017, Chesterfield Samaritans became a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) with registered number 1170279. You can find out more about our governance and charitable status by visiting the Charity Commission website.

Our Privacy Statement

At Samaritans, privacy is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information we hold. Read our privacy statement here