A Way Out
A WAY OUT AIMS TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE & WHOLE LIVES, FREE FROM POVERTY, ADDICTION & HARM. OUR WORK SPANS OUTREACH, DRUGS PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES, REHABILITATION & INTENSIVE LIFE SUPPORT.
Activities & Mission
A WAY OUT AIMS TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE & WHOLE LIVES, FREE FROM POVERTY, ADDICTION & HARM. OUR WORK SPANS OUTREACH, DRUGS PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES, REHABILITATION & INTENSIVE LIFE SUPPORT.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,030,210 | £992,074 | £976,335 | £569,675 | £266,355 | 21 / 13 |
| 2023 | £773,938 | £839,530 | £826,681 | £335,534 | £236,669 | 26 / 11 |
| 2022 | £701,196 | £781,389 | £768,559 | £401,126 | £303,898 | 24 / 18 |
| 2021 | £766,884 | £702,246 | £693,822 | £481,319 | £333,705 | 26 / 47 |
| 2020 | £771,840 | £654,411 | £653,235 | £416,681 | £175,000 | 27 / 53 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about A Way Out
What does A Way Out do?
A WAY OUT AIMS TO EDUCATE, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE & WHOLE LIVES, FREE FROM POVERTY, ADDICTION & HARM. OUR WORK SPANS OUTREACH, DRUGS PREVENTION & ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES, REHABILITATION & INTENSIVE LIFE SUPPORT.
How much income did A Way Out report in 2024?
A Way Out reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £992k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is A Way Out?
A Way Out has a program ratio of 94.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was A Way Out registered as a charity?
A Way Out was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2010 as charity number 1137535. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs A Way Out?
A Way Out is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does A Way Out operate?
A Way Out operates across 4 areas: Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland and Stockton-on-tees.
Is A Way Out a registered charity?
Yes — A Way Out is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137535.
Details
The Gate
Unit 1-2
Castlegate Quay
The Riverside
STOCKTON
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