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Recovery Connections

Also known as: Hope North East

Recovery Connections is a user-led, recovery support service and Registered Charity. We provide therapeutic treatment, support, residential rehabilitation and practical solutions to people on a recovery pathway. Recovery Connections was established as a peer led organisation to offer visible recovery and be led by the community it serves.

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Activities & Mission

Recovery Connections is a user-led, recovery support service and Registered Charity. We provide therapeutic treatment, support, residential rehabilitation and practical solutions to people on a recovery pathway. Recovery Connections was established as a peer led organisation to offer visible recovery and be led by the community it serves.

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

Latest Income
£4,743,185
Latest Expenditure
£4,302,121

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 251.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,312
Charitable Activities £1,405,538
Other Trading £148,384
Investments £1,029
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,920,674
Raising Funds £381,447
Governance £25,074
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
£4,743,185
£4,302,121£3,920,674£1,562,799£215,508124 / 117
2024
£3,252,914
£3,186,732£2,900,417£1,121,735£164,79598 / 126
2023
£2,332,413
£2,249,070£2,038,439£1,055,553£169,88175 / 159
2022
£2,031,578
£1,723,363£1,433,232£972,210£119,37656 / 58
2021
£1,553,132
£1,285,144£1,044,245£663,995£703,92649 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Recovery Connections

What does Recovery Connections do?

Recovery Connections is a user-led, recovery support service and Registered Charity. We provide therapeutic treatment, support, residential rehabilitation and practical solutions to people on a recovery pathway. Recovery Connections was established as a peer led organisation to offer visible recovery and be led by the community it serves.

How much income did Recovery Connections report in 2025?

Recovery Connections reported total income of £4.74m and reported expenditure of £4.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Recovery Connections registered as a charity?

Recovery Connections was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 2012 as charity number 1147748. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Recovery Connections?

Recovery Connections is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ursula Ruth Hicks. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Recovery Connections operate?

Recovery Connections operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Recovery Connections a registered charity?

Yes — Recovery Connections is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147748.

Details

Address
Recovery Connections
Bedford House
112 Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
Registration Date
19 June 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029409
Charity Number
1147748

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Trustees

Amy Dryden
Cheryl Spears
Daniel Galloway Mr
David Barras
Rachel Burke
Suzanne Hague Dr

Also Known As

  • Hope North East

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14 May 2026
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