Communities urged to back Samaritans of Northumbria in LNER funding vote

A campaign is underway to encourage as many people as possible to vote for Samaritans of Northumbria, based in Ashington and Berwick, in an online survey, helping the charity secure valuable funding to support its vital work.

Samaritans provides a listening ear to people experiencing emotional distress, loneliness or difficult times, offering support day and night, every day of the year.

The charity’s volunteers play an invaluable role in ensuring that anyone who needs someone to talk to can be heard without judgement.

Now, local residents are being asked to help out by taking a few moments to complete an online survey in relation to LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund and select Samaritans of Northumbria as their chosen project.

Every vote could help make a difference and contribute towards securing funding that would support the charity’s on-going work.

The survey is free, quick and easy to complete, and you can complete it (vote) as many times as you like.

Michael Worboys, director of Samaritans of Northumbria, said: “Samaritans provides an incredibly important service to people who may be going through some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

“Their work touches so many people, often when they feel they have nowhere else to turn.

“We’re asking the local community to come together and show their support. Completing the survey takes just a few moments, but helping Samaritans secure this funding could make a real difference.

“We’d also encourage everyone to share the survey with friends, family and colleagues so we can reach as many people as possible.”

Voting closes on November 22, so supporters are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible.

The survey can be accessed at https://surveys.perspectusglobal.com/?&id=540374b799&id2=041430c7&lng=en-GB