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URSY.NEWS / The Guardian / 10 Nov 2026

‘Is anyone up for a fight?’ The battle for the soul of Samaritans

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Worthing is at the centre of a growing revolt against branch closures that charity leaders say are vital to its futureSeven years ago, Samaritans volunteers Mark and Carol saved a stranger’s life. On the other end of the phone was a “very distressed” man. He had climbed scaffolding to the top of a building and was threatening to jump.As Mark talked to him, Carol called his local Samaritans to ale…

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