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First Stop Darlington

First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is.

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Activities & Mission

First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is.

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
£235,037
Latest Expenditure
£231,629

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 98.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£235,037
£231,6290 / 4
2024
£263,371
£262,5540 / 6
2023
£196,344
£219,0770 / 2
2022
£143,588
£149,5870 / 0
2021
£239,584
£168,9890 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about First Stop Darlington

What does First Stop Darlington do?

First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is.

How much income did First Stop Darlington report in 2025?

First Stop Darlington reported total income of £235k and reported expenditure of £232k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was First Stop Darlington registered as a charity?

First Stop Darlington was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 1999 as charity number 1073822. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs First Stop Darlington?

First Stop Darlington is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Stop Darlington operate?

First Stop Darlington operates in Darlington, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is First Stop Darlington a registered charity?

Yes — First Stop Darlington is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073822.

Details

Address
32 Houndgate
Darlington
DL1 5RH
Registration Date
4 February 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957073
Charity Number
1073822

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Trustees

Bernadette Mary Chapman
Christine Tarran
David Hemingway
Debra Irving
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN WILLIAM KILGOUR

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