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700 Club

Also known as: Hope House, St George's Hall, The Emma Project

The 700 Club is a frontline homelessness and housing charity seeking to move people from dependence to independence. It offers supported Hostel Accommodation for individuals and couples in three hostels, housing related Floating Support for those (over 16) with substance misuse issues, assists people into private sector housing and is a Registered Provider of social housing.

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Activities & Mission

The 700 Club is a frontline homelessness and housing charity seeking to move people from dependence to independence. It offers supported Hostel Accommodation for individuals and couples in three hostels, housing related Floating Support for those (over 16) with substance misuse issues, assists people into private sector housing and is a Registered Provider of social housing.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,427,117
Latest Expenditure
£2,865,491

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,167
Charitable Activities £3,395,818
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,128
Other Income £4

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,864,374
Raising Funds £1,117
Governance £27,734
Grants to Institutions £74,339
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,427,117
£2,865,491£2,864,374£2,899,813£524,49638 / 1
2024
£2,873,914
£2,538,130£2,536,807£2,338,187£766,13737 / 0
2023
£2,249,126
£2,062,787£2,061,971£2,002,403£565,55338 / 1
2022
£1,428,515
£1,590,009£1,589,092£1,816,064£283,94737 / 1
2021
£1,857,188
£1,376,889£1,376,889£1,977,558£229,47639 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about 700 Club

What does 700 Club do?

The 700 Club is a frontline homelessness and housing charity seeking to move people from dependence to independence. It offers supported Hostel Accommodation for individuals and couples in three hostels, housing related Floating Support for those (over 16) with substance misuse issues, assists people into private sector housing and is a Registered Provider of social housing.

How much income did 700 Club report in 2025?

700 Club reported total income of £3.43m and reported expenditure of £2.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is 700 Club?

700 Club has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was 700 Club registered as a charity?

700 Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1996 as charity number 1056192. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs 700 Club?

700 Club is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher David Hunter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does 700 Club operate?

700 Club operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is 700 Club a registered charity?

Yes — 700 Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056192.

Details

Address
700 CLUB HEAD OFFICE
Roadway House
Beaumont Street West
Darlington
Co. Durh
Registration Date
17 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056192
Charity Number
1056192

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Trustees

Christopher David Hunter Chair
David Allaway
Karen Chittenden
Sally Ann Hamilton
Sean Darbyson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Hope House
  • St George's Hall
  • The Emma Project

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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