Buxton

Our volunteers come not just from Buxton, but from all areas of the High Peak. Our approximately 50 volunteers provide an incredibly valuable service to those in distress or despair.

In 2022 the branch gave 5728 hours (totalling almost 120 days) of support to people calling Samaritans, either through telephone support or through online chat support. That's an average of 150 hours a year per trained Samaritan.

We are passionate about the support we give to our community, we recently took part in Brew Monday at Glossop train station and we are always looking at new ways to support people outside of the branch.

• If you are interested in helping Samaritans, either as a listening or support volunteer, please click on the link for more information Volunteer with us.
• Each year, every Samaritans Branch is expected to raise their own funds to support their local service. The Buxton volunteers are grateful for the very important fundraising activities that help them continue to provide the excellent service they give.

It costs around £18,000 a year to run the Buxton & High Peak branch. One way you could easily raise money for us is to do your online shopping via Easyfundraising - a portal that provides access to all major retailers who donate a percentage of your spend without it costing you a penny. Follow the link and choose Buxton & High Peak branch as your chosen charity.

Buxton Twitter- click this link and follow us on twitter.

If you would like to set up your own fundraising event in aid of Samaritans of Buxton & High Peak - recent examples from our fundraisers include a skydive, a sponsored walk, or an event during the Buxton Fringe Festival - then please do! Just click on the Donate button at the top of the page and you will be able to set up your event. And of course, if you need any help with this, do get in touch. For fundraising queries only please email [email protected]

💚Named by the government as a critical support to vulnerable people during any crisis, Samaritans are desperately in need of community help ourselves if we are to continue our ‘always there’ listening service to those who find it most difficult to cope with the stresses of sudden bereavement, unemployment, increased isolation and myriad other pressure points.

💚If you would like to make a donation to the Buxton & High Peak branch please click on the donation button below which will take you to our online donation page. Alternatively local residents are invited to join the branch “200 Club” with a chance to win monthly cash prizes as well as making regular contributions to the branch finances. For more information please email [email protected]
However you choose to help, please know your donation will be greatly appreciated not just by your local Samaritans volunteers but by the thousands who find support and comfort from having someone to talk to in their time of need. 💚

💚Please remember we are devoted to helping you and listening to you unconditionally, no matter what situation you find yourself in! Please talk to us on 116 123. 💚

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