The Board

Samaritans is the welfare arm of the Anglican Church Diocese of Newcastle. As such, the general purpose and direction of the Agency is responsible to the Diocese of Newcastle and the Board is appointed by Synod.

Board Members

Bishop Brian Farran, The Bishop of Newcastle (President, Ex Officio)
Bishop Richard Appleby (Chairman)

Mrs Angela Butler
Mr John Cleary (Ex Officio)
Mrs Wendy Cross (Treasurer)
Mrs Helen Duncan
Professor Brian English
Mr Howard Frith
Mr John Kilpatrick
Mrs Pat Korsman
Mr John O'Connor
The Reverend Stephen Pullin
The Reverend Canon Kieth Dean-Jones
Mr Robert Caddies
Dr Graham Vimpani

Samaritans Board is voluntary