See how far your continued support has helped us get where we are today.
![The Old and the New](https://media.samaritans.org/images/Sams_Compare_1.width-728.jpg)
The Old and the New
Prior to August 1984, the building we base ourselves from was the "Heart of Oak" pub.
We purchased it from M&B brewers and today, you can still find us providing support from no.54.
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Clifford Street Side Entrance
The changes to the branch are visible on Clifford street. Not only have we replaced the brick wall with a lovely concrete wall, but we also replaced the wooden gate with a new electronic gate, to keep our volunteers safe and secure when on shift.
![Garden](https://media.samaritans.org/images/Sams_Compare_3.width-728.jpg)
The Side Entrance
We removed the small garden to give us more space out the back.
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The Back Door
And at the back of the building, we changed the window to a door and also installed a ramp for accessibility.
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This is our Ops room, the place where our volunteers support all those callers who need emotional support.