Samaritans restructure sparks fears of volunteer exodus

Directors of the charity have been warned thousands of volunteers will quit if plans to close 100 branches go ahead this weekend.  Samaritans, a leading suicide-prevention charity, is considering shifting towards larger regional call centres as part of a ‘future proofing’ strategy. The mental health charity, which is sometimes regarded as a fourth emergency service, … Continue reading Samaritans restructure sparks fears of volunteer exodus