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free the way

The charity supports the general public. Free The Way is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in County Durham and operates in Durham.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Help and advice for peple suffering from addiction problems, referrals to specilalist treatment programmes. Supported accommodation providing stability and support to help clients in their journey towards recovery and independent living. A drop in facility providing food and washing facilities, a correspondance address and clothes for homeless substance misusers in Easington and srrounding areas.

Fundraising

See where Free The Way is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£393,602
Latest Expenditure
£347,561

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025£393,602£347,5610 / 0
2024£361,548£348,9050 / 4
2023£368,378£354,2710 / 4
2022£346,701£354,7820 / 0
2021£370,454£333,9170 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers