Getting your own place

A good place to start when looking for accommodation is: Bridge2Home

Take them to DBC or First Stop for a KPA meeting

Look through the Private Landlords List and letslet.net for a private rented property and help them to make any phone calls
Look at local B and B accommodation if suitable
Discuss with Housing Options if the person is eligible for help with a bond or rent in advance
Help the person look at suitable accommodation
Support to complete any paperwork such as benefits, housing benefits, social fund applications and tenancy agreements
Support clients around individual needs (As per support and action plan) and maintaining their tenancy
Referring the person to any services they need around substance misuse

Latest

W/E Housing Management Worker (Hostel)

To perform housing management duties to ensure the safety and security of the building and the well-being of clients residing in Hostel accommodation in accordance with 700 Club procedures and policies. Salary - £5998.72 a year (14 hrs)
Retiring Mayor Presents Cheque

Councillors Brian and Doris Jones hosted a presentation event at Middleton Hall at which each of the charities Brian nominated during his Mayoral term received a substantial cheque.
Lord Lieutenant Visit

Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon and the Vice Lord Lieutenant, Alasdair MacConachie visited the 700 Club to see how the work we do makes a difference to the community in Darlington. She spent time at the Head Office with John Elliston CEO and Yvonne Beattie the Services Manager before visiting Hope House, meeting staff, and seeing some of the facilities that the organisation provides.
Police Commissioner Supports 700 Club

The 700 Club made a successful bid for funding from the County Durham & Darlington Community Safety Fund. The fund supports projects and initiatives across County Durham & Darlington that help keep communities safe and inspire public confidence.

Supported Accommodation

The 700 Club provides 29 units of supported accommodation across its two hostels in Darlington. Clients stay for up to a year as the progress towards independence.
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 Key Point of Access assessment. You can also self-refer to the Lodge.

Who are we?
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.
Supported Accommodation

The 700 Club provides 29 units of supported accommodation across its two hostels in Darlington. Clients stay for up to a year as the progress towards independence.
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 Key Point of Access assessment. You can also self-refer to the Lodge.
Work for us

Roles become vacant from time to time. Why not apply to become part of our team? The 700 Club actively promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We select all candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
Our History
W/E Housing Management Worker (Hostel)

To perform housing management duties to ensure the safety and security of the building and the well-being of clients residing in Hostel accommodation in accordance with 700 Club procedures and policies. Salary - £5998.72 a year (14 hrs)
Bank Staff

700 Club require Bank Workers across the organisation, paid on a shift by shift basis. If you feel this would be something you could do, please make contact. Full training provided.
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 partnership with Darlington Borough Council and is part of the Governments Trailblazer Initiative aimed at the prevention of homelessness.

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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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. Read more

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Our Achievements

The 700 Club have provided approximately 300,000 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. Read more

Bridge2Home Pledgeholder

Pledge up to £50 a year and open the door of a home for someone who, without your help, would be excluded from the stability and security that having one's own home provides. Read more

Healthy Lifestyle Project

We are all formed by the choices we make. The Healthy Lifestyle project helps individuals who have made mistakes make choices that promote health and well being. Read more

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Help Bridge2Home

By donating to Bridge2Home, you are helping individuals and families access a home of their choice in the private rental sector. Read more

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