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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,248,582
Latest Expenditure
£1,213,755

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £37,210
Charitable Activities £1,200,044
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,328
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,192,724
Raising Funds £21,031
Governance £0
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,248,582
£1,213,755£1,192,724£604,502£275,61435 / 12
2024
£1,030,210
£992,074£976,335£569,675£266,35521 / 13
2023
£773,938
£839,530£826,681£335,534£236,66926 / 11
2022
£701,196
£781,389£768,559£401,126£303,89824 / 18
2021
£766,884
£702,246£693,822£481,319£333,70526 / 47

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 2025?

A Way Out reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 6 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

Address
A Way Out
The Gate
Unit 1-2
Castlegate Quay
The Riverside
STOCKTON
Registration Date
17 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010776
Charity Number
1137535

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Trustees

Hassan Al-Bahrani
Julie Allan
Karen Parker
Michelle Carr
Phaedra Andrew
Robert Martin Thompson

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30 July 2026
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