Streetlink

StreetLink is a national helpline for any member of the public who encounters someone they believe to be homeless and sleeping on the streets. A phone call to StreetLink prompts a street-homeless alert within the Housing Options Team at Darlington Borough Council. This alert is then relayed to the 700 Club who send out a member of staff to ascertain the person's needs. It is a very simple, yet very effective scheme.

While our outreach workers are often aware of people with longer histories of rough sleeping, they do not always know about new people on the streets. That is why StreetLink alerts matter.

People who are new to rough sleeping often do not know what help is available, and the sooner help gets to them, the greater the chance that they can move on from homelessness safely and in a shorter time. This is particularly important right now, with Coronavirus infection rates rising through communities.

StreetLink contacts the council within ten working days to find out what has happened as a result of the alert and, if requested, provides the person who made the report with an update.

If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough, call 0300 500 0914 or email StreetLink or send an alert via the Mobile App available for Apple and Android devices.

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Landlord Services

The 700 Club is a social landlord that is committed to providing the best possible service to tenants of its properties.
Not just a house but a home

The 700 Club is a housing charity that is committed to helping individuals and families achieve independent and fulfilled lives in a secure home of their own. Whatever the barriers, we listen to people's stories and the offer the appropriate support to overcome the difficulties.
Together we can make a difference

1 in 182 people in England are homeless. Over 3,000 people are sleeping rough on any given night (26% increase) and 279,400 are living in temporary accommodation (14% increase) - most of whom are families. There are also 20,000 people in hostels or supported accommodation.
Darlington Connect Upgrade

The premises of Darlington Connect have been upgraded to include toilet facilities for people with impaired mobility and additional 'confidential' spaces to accommodate the increasing demands on the service provided by the project.

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.
Who are we?
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.
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

A small quantity of 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
Darlington Connect

Need help of any kind? Need to just unload or get some advice? Darlington Connect is there for everyone. To admit you are struggling is not a cause for shame or embarrassment - we all need a hand sometimes. Just call-in to 6 Northgate, on the High Street next door to Costa Coffee. Together we can make life better.
Help those who beg on the street

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.
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
Floating support service

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 on the street

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