Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

Posted: 28th July 2025

Source: Samaritans to close more than 100 branches – BBC News

The Samaritans are planning to close more than 100 branches across the UK and Ireland, the BBC has learned.

In a presentation to staff, the suicide prevention charity’s chief executive said “at least half” of their branches will close.

Dozens of branches have voiced concerns, some fearing the proposals will lead to an exodus of volunteers: “They’re dismantling something that has worked for 70 years,” said one volunteer.

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