Harbour Support Services

Also known as: North Tees Women's Aid

Harbour is working towards safer communities through holistic services addressing all aspects of Domestic Abuse and other related support services.

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Activities & Mission

Harbour is working towards safer communities through holistic services addressing all aspects of Domestic Abuse and other related support services.

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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Local Authority

Darlington Durham Hartlepool Middlesbrough North Tyneside Stockton-on-tees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,614,233

Latest Expenditure

£8,260,031

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £7,567,722

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,515

Other Income £37,996

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,214,986

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £45,045

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	£7,614,233	£8,260,031	£8,214,986	£1,466,837	£378,359	298 / 34
2024	£6,952,648	£6,934,002	£6,906,014	£2,112,635	£553,112	313 / 34
2023	£6,580,420	£5,789,947	£5,764,784	£2,093,989	£737,443	300 / 34
2022	£4,580,542	£4,363,915	£4,336,484	£1,303,516	£683,741	211 / 34
2021	£4,673,560	£4,487,606	£4,452,510	£1,086,889	£435,782	187 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harbour Support Services

What does Harbour Support Services do?

Harbour is working towards safer communities through holistic services addressing all aspects of Domestic Abuse and other related support services.

How much income did Harbour Support Services report in 2025?

Harbour Support Services reported total income of £7.61m and reported expenditure of £8.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harbour Support Services registered as a charity?

Harbour Support Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 2001 as charity number 1086897. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Harbour Support Services?

Harbour Support Services 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 Harbour Support Services operate?

Harbour Support Services operates across 6 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Harbour Support Services a registered charity?

Yes — Harbour Support Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086897.