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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,427,117 | £2,865,491 | £2,864,374 | £2,899,813 | £524,496 | 38 / 1 |
| 2024 | £2,873,914 | £2,538,130 | £2,536,807 | £2,338,187 | £766,137 | 37 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,249,126 | £2,062,787 | £2,061,971 | £2,002,403 | £565,553 | 38 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,428,515 | £1,590,009 | £1,589,092 | £1,816,064 | £283,947 | 37 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,857,188 | £1,376,889 | £1,376,889 | £1,977,558 | £229,476 | 39 / 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
Roadway House
Beaumont Street West
Darlington
Co. Durh
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Also Known As
- Hope House
- St George's Hall
- The Emma Project
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated