Samaritans Manawatu Incorporated — Health Charity in Palmerston North
Samaritans Manawatu Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Health sector, based in Palmerston North, Palmerston North. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The objects of the Society are: a) To promote well-being and prevent loneliness, depression, and suicide, by providing: • Compassionate listening services to callers in need, through our 0800 helpline • Advocacy for the lonely and vulnerable in our local Manawatu community • Training and social opportunities to our volunteers (b) To ensure that our clients receive appropriate and professional support, by clarifying the capacities of our Society, professionally upskilling our members through training, mentorship, and supervision, and referring clients to alternative services when required. (b) To establish and maintain our charitable organization, in local, national, and international contexts.
- Registration Number
- CC24617
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-05-20
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Health
- Location
- Palmerston North, Palmerston North
- Website
- https://www.samaritans.org.nz
- manawatu@samaritans.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2016 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (0)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|
Former Officers (14)
- Gregory Dearsly — Chair
- James Allen — Member (departed 2024-07-07)
- Lesley Mitchell — Chair (departed 2022-06-11)
- Kathriona Benvie — Chair (departed 2017-04-13)
- Beverley Simmonds — Senior Director (departed 2014-04-30)
- Colin Krivan — Director (departed 2018-03-14)
- Lyle Krueger — Chair (departed 2012-12-31)
- Angela Blythe — Secretary (departed 2012-12-31)
- Annette Herrickson — Chair (departed 2008-04-08)
- Doreen Hodgson — Secretary (departed 2008-12-12)
- Vallis Peet — Treasurer
- Craig Mcivor — 08/04/08 (departed 2012-12-31)
- Patrick Tobin — Deputy Chairperson (departed 2012-12-31)
- John Burton — Deputy Director (departed 2008-07-04)
Funding Sources
- Lion Foundation — $8,000
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Samaritans Manawatu Incorporated
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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About
The objects of the Society are: a) To promote well-being and prevent loneliness, depression, and suicide, by providing: • Compassionate listening services to callers in need, through our 0800 helpline • Advocacy for the lonely and vulnerable in our local Manawatu community • Training and social opportunities to our volunteers (b) To ensure that our clients receive appropriate and professional support, by clarifying the capacities of our Society, professionally upskilling our members through training, mentorship, and supervision, and referring clients to alternative services when required. (b) To establish and maintain our charitable organization, in local, national, and international contexts.
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