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  1. Help us
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Volunteer for us

"My name is Linda and I have been volunteering with the 700 Club since Nov 2014. I am retired and found that I still needed to feel useful in the community so I decided volunteering for a charitable organisation would benefit both me and the charity. When I started, I worked with Bridge2Home, which works with individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless and enables them to secure private rental accommodation. I accompanied project workers to visit properties to ensure that living standards were being maintained for both the tenant and landlord. I found this to be both very interesting and rewarding work. I now work with the Floating Support Team, helping to support individuals in their own homes suffering with substance misuse issues.

I would recommend volunteering for the 700 Club to anyone who wants to feel they are making a difference. It has given me a huge insight into the lives of many people who are not as fortunate as others. It has made me realize how essential it is that there are services available to offer the help and guidance needed by so many."

 

We have opportunities for volunteering across all our projects, whether your skills are with people, with administration, or whether you have some other skill you would like to share ... music, drama, art, etc. It is the policy of the organisation to ask everyone who wishes to volunteer to fill in an application form. If, however, you initially just want to talk through options, just give us ring on the number at the bottom of the page.

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     You can download an Application Form here: Volunteer_Application_Form_May_15.doc  


Bridge2Home

Bridge to Home, our deposit guarantee scheme, offers the opportunity to work with staff in completing 'condition' inventories of properties that have been accessed through the scheme, as well as undertaking quarterly monitoring of established tenancies. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2016

Updated: 19th April, 2016

Author: John Elliston

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Join the Board

Do you believe that you have the skills to become a member of the 700 Club Board? If so, we would be delighted to meet you to talk through what being a Board Member means, and whether we can use the skills you bring. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2016

Updated: 5th April, 2016

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Fundraising

Whether you want to organize an event to raise funds, or have skills in writing bids or in raising money through appeals and social media, we need your help. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2016

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Administration

Behind the frontline of face to face work with clients there are numerous administrative tasks from simple filing to organising, recording, and archiving data. If you have skills in these areas, we want to hear from you. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2016

Updated: 5th April, 2016

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Hand holding

The journey to independence from alcohol or drug dependence, or from a serious mental health problem, demands commitment and courage. To have someone to support when attending appointments for the first time can make all the difference. With some training and support, could that 'someone' be you? Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2016

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Project Reception

There are opportunities to be the face of the 700 Club by volunteering to welcome those who come to the door, to receive and give out client's keys, and to answer the telephone. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2016

Updated: 3rd July, 2020

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DIY

There are always jobs to do across our projects. Could you paint a room? Could you repair a piece of furniture, replace a lock or help with the garden? We need your help! Read more

Published: 20th January, 2016

Updated: 20th April, 2016

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  • Church View Apartments Open

    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.

  • Crime Commissioner Supports Street Outreach

    Crime Commissioner Supports Street Outreach

    The 700 Club has been awarded funding from the County Durham and Darlington Community Fund to support Street Outreach work in Darlington.

  • Housing First - A New Model of Service Delivery

    Housing First - A New Model of Service Delivery

    The 700 Club and Darlington Council's Housing Options Team are collaborating to deliver a "Housing First" pilot. Housing First is a new way of approaching the challenge of homelessness which has been successfully trialled in many areas of the world.

  • Recruiting Now

    Recruiting Now

    The 700 Club is actively recruiting for permanent, full time staff. If you are seeking a position working in social care, then there are opportunities across the organisation.

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  • Who are we?

  • Bridge2Home

    Bridge2Home

    Bridge2Home opens the door to the privately rented sector for those who are financially excluded from this sector because they cannot afford the bond.

  • The Lodge

    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

    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.

  • 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.

  • Our History

  • 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.

  • Sponsor a room

    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.

  • Volunteer for us

    We have opportunities for volunteering across all our projects, whether your skills are with people, with administration, or whether you have some other skill you would like to share ... music, drama, art, sport, gardening, the list is endless.

  • Our Achievements

    Our Achievements

    The 700 Club have provided nearly 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

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

Donate Fundraise

Published: 17th March, 2014

Updated: 19th December, 2019

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Help those who beg

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

Donate Fundraise

Published: 12th December, 2018

Updated: 3rd August, 2020

Author: John Elliston

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Twenty Five Years

Twenty Five Years

In 2021 the 700 Club celebrates its Silver Jubilee. From the hastily erected mock doorway on High Row in Darlington, and the generous 700 who gave £50 towards opening a first hostel, the organisation has gone on to deliver nearly 400,000 bed-nights. What would a donation from you look like in 25 years? Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: John Elliston

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Church View Apartments Open

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

Published: 15th December, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

Author: John Elliston

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  • 2021 Silver Jubilee Year for the 700 Club. We are looking forward to a big celebration when the nightmare of corona… https://t.co/mBMtsjZuEi

    1stJanuary, 2021 @700ClubHomeless
  • In these difficult days it is hard to hold on to dreams. Our dream is to end homelessness. Help us to keep this dre… https://t.co/nIY5pu33Gg

    25thDecember, 2020 @700ClubHomeless
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    23rdDecember, 2020 @700ClubHomeless

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The 700 Club is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 3191544 and registered as a Charity number 1056192. It is a Registered Social Landlord 4811

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