Newcastle

At this challenging time, we are continuing to offer support to those in need. Please do reach out, we are here to listen.

Our team of dedicated volunteers provide confidential and non-judgemental support to those in need of emotional support, and those experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Our volunteers keep our branch phones answered, emails replied to and visitors seen, as well as fundraising to keep the branch running and assist in our shop to bring in vital funds.

Donations

Newcastle Samaritans is an important part of the local community and we need your help to remain able to provide support to those in need.

This pandemic is having a serious impact on so many people.  Samaritans is a 24/7 service offering emotional support via freecall-116-123 and email: [email protected] The Newcastle (Tyneside) branch has a crowdfunding project underway that looks to cover the running costs into 2021.  ‘Samaritans Working in the Geordie Community.’ Please support us if you can at the following link:

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/samaritans-working-in-the-geordie-community

If you would like to make a donation to our branch, please click here:

DONATE NOW

You can now also help us fundraise through our Co-Operate Community Fund donation page. We are aiming to raise £500, but with your help, we would love to raise as much as we can to help continue the branch's great work supporting those in need of our services.

DONATE HERE

Are You Interested In Volunteering In Newcastle?

We are always looking for volunteers to join our branch whether as a listening volunteer or as a support volunteer.

Volunteering for Samaritans gives you a real chance to make a difference to people's lives, and we provide full training. You can find out more information on volunteering below.

Sadly, we are currently unable to offer training for new Samaritans, because of the Coronavirus situation. However, you are welcome to express interest, and we’ll get straight back to you as soon as the situation changes.

Our Service During Lockdown

Unfortunately, we are unable to see face to face callers at our Branch right now, but our volunteers are still going in every day to answer the telephone and reply to e-mails.

We know that the current unprecedented global situation has been particularly challenging. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please call for free on 116 123 or e-mail [email protected]

Latest Branch News

Thank you to LNER, Newcastle CC, the DCMS & Pear Foundation

Thank You to The Percy Hedley Foundation, Sir James Knott, Tyneside Charitable Trust, Catherine Cookson Foundation, & Warburton Family Matters

Thank You To The Joicey Trust, The Barbour Foundation & Co-Operate

Help Us Raise Funds With The Co-Operate Community Fund

Branch Fund Raising - Thank you!

Fundraising

For more information about our fundraising activities, see our fundraising page.

On behalf of our callers we would like to the thank the following trusts, fund-distributors, local and regional organisations and the local community for their generous support of our work through grants:

LNER-Customer and Communities Improvement Fund - £5000

Pears Foundation and from the DCMS (Dept of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) - £5518

Newcastle City Council/Newcastle Fund - £6525

Previous Donations:

• The Percy Hedley Foundation - £1000
• Sir James Knott - £3000
• Tyneside Charitable Trust (Swan Hunter Foundation) - £1000 (donation)
• Catherine Cookson Foundation - £1000
• Warburton Family Matters - £238 (for volunteer refreshments for 4mths
• The Joicey Trust - £500 for IT equipment
• The Barbour Foundation - £1900 for branch running costs
• Community Foundation (Tyne & Wear/Northumberland) – National Emergency Trust (NET) - £5000
• National Lottery – Community Fund - £3000
• Northern Sub-Regional Suicide Prevention Group - Grassroots Fund - £2000
• Sir James Knott Trust - £1000
• Newcastle Round Table - £400

….and awarded before the Pandemic lockdown:

• Gateshead Thrive Fund - £3210

If anyone is interested in supporting the work of Samaritans in the Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and south-west Northumberland please do email our office on [email protected]

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