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Join the Club. Pledge an annual sum and help us to bring stability to chaotic and damaged lives. Homelessness, addiction, and uncontrolled mental ill-health are signs of a broken community. If we all do a little bit, big changes can happen. Read more

Weekend Housing Management Workers

We require weekend staff. If this would suit you, please get in touch! Read more

Church View Night Worker

We are looking for night workers to join our team at Church View Apartments Read more

Bank Staff

Self-employed individuals are invited to apply for a role involving provision of cover across our supported accommodations for staff absences, holidays, meetings, emergency cover, etc. Read more

Housing First

The 700 Club are working in partnership with the Housing Options Team to develop a Housing First model of Floating Support for individuals with multiple and complex needs who have not responded positively to traditional Floating Support Read more

Rough Sleeping and Begging in Darlington

Jointly funded by the Police, Crime and Victims Commissioner (PCVC), the County Durham Foundation and private donors, the 700 Club work with those who in need on the streets of Darlington. Read more

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Jubilee 700 at Christmas

Be part of the Jubilee 700. Make a gift or pledge an annual sum and help to bring stability to chaotic and damaged lives. Or if you are stuck for an idea for a Christmas gift, give on behalf of someone else. Homelessness, addiction, and uncontrolled mental ill-health are signs not just of personal struggle but of a broken community. If we all do a little bit, big changes can happen. Share the joy of Christmas.
Tenancy Officer - Church View
Outreach Support Worker Full Time
Tenancy Officer - Lodge

Who are we?
The Lodge

The Lodge offers a temporary 'home' for people who are in housing crisis. If you are already rough sleeping, or in danger of doing so, call us for advice or call in at the Council's Housing Department for a Gateway assessment. You can also self-refer.
Supported Accommodation

The 700 Club provides 29 units of supported accommodation across its two hostels in Darlington. Individuals stay for up to a year as the progress towards independence.
Our History
Emergency Food

Out of hours food is held by the 700 Club at its hostel St. George's Hall in Elmfield Street. The store is available for access on all evenings and during the weekend. Agencies may refer people with whom they may have some involvement, but clients can call at St. George's Hall without referral.
Early Intervention Outreach Project

The 700 Club Early Intervention Project is a jointly funded partnership between Darlington Borough Council and Durham Police. It is based on the belief that big and costly problems can be prevented if they are addressed when they are still small.
Church View Apartments

The need for supported move-on accommodation for individuals who have the potential to live independently, but who do not require the intense support provided by hostels, was recognised almost from the beginning of the 700 Club. In October 2020 it became a reality when the keys for Church View Apartments, comprising 32 flats, were handed over. The service will start in December.
Floating support service
Sponsor a room

We believe that no one should be left with no alternative but to sleep on the streets or on a friends sofa. To allow it diminishes not only those forced to do so but also those who know about it, but refuse to act. Together we can make a difference.
Our Achievements

The 700 Club have provided over 400,000 bed-nights to those who would otherwise be forced to sleep rough, to sleep on a friend's floor, or to occupy some other kind of inappropriate accommodation.

Where the need is greatest

Our work goes on day after day, but it's only through the generous donations of our supporters that this remains possible. With your help we can bring an end to the suffering that homelessness causes. Read more

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Help those who beg

Loose change feeds problems, it is not a solution. Help us bring support to those who beg. People beg for different reasons, but for all it is symptomatic of need. Help us to meet the person's needs so that they are not diminished by the need to beg. Read more

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Church View Apartments Open

After months in development, on 9th December, the first person to take up residence entered Church View Apartments. It was a significant moment for the 700 Club and for the people Darlington. Until now, the town has lacked supported move-on accommodation, but with the launch of this initiative 32 flats will be available where residents can cultivate the skills and confidence needed for independence. Read more

Joint Working Recognised

Each year the Nepacs Ruth Cranfield Awards highlight and celebrate examples of exceptional work by people in the North East in the cause of rehabilitating prisoners into society and helping to cut the risk of re-offending. The Darlington Housing Options Team and the 700 Club were among 19 organisations to be commended. Read more

Jubilee 700 at Christmas

Be part of the Jubilee 700. Make a gift or pledge an annual sum and help to bring stability to chaotic and damaged lives. Or if you are stuck for an idea for a Christmas gift, give on behalf of someone else. Homelessness, addiction, and uncontrolled mental ill-health are signs not just of personal struggle but of a broken community. If we all do a little bit, big changes can happen. Share the joy of Christmas. Read more

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