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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.

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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
£3,213,518
Latest Expenditure
£2,799,477

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,733
Charitable Activities £3,187,738
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,483
Other Income £2,564

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,780,855
Raising Funds £18,592
Governance £49,792
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,213,518
£2,799,477£2,780,855£3,313,884£478,65640 / 7
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

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 2026?

700 Club reported total income of £3.21m and reported expenditure of £2.80m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Registration Date
17 June 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056192
Charity Number
1056192

Trustees

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

Also Known As

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

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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