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Samaritans Faces Volunteer Exodus Amid Branch Closures

9/26/2025

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Samaritans faces a potential volunteer exodus as it plans to close about half of its 200 local branches in the UK and Ireland.
A board meeting will decide on proposals to reduce costs and improve services through larger regional call centers.
Seven branch directors warn the plan lacks consultation and could harm local connections and fundraising.

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Story summary

Samaritans faces a potential volunteer exodus as it plans to close about half of its 200 local branches in the UK and Ireland.
A board meeting will decide on proposals to reduce costs and improve services through larger regional call centers.
Seven branch directors warn the plan lacks consultation and could harm local connections and fundraising.