700 Club
About 700 Club
About 700 Club
The 700 Club provides safe accommodation and tailored support for people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. We take a holistic approach, recognising that homelessness is often the visible symptom of deeper challenges.
We welcome people without judgement or exclusion. Labels like homeless or addict do not define the person—we see the individual, not the stereotype.
Our work focuses on building confidence, life skills, and resilience. We help people address the issues holding them back, overcome problems, and gain the tools to sustain a home of their own.
At the heart of our mission is a simple belief: people are always greater than their circumstances—and with the right support, change is possible.
Our approach is to offer holistic support, tailored to meet the unique needs of both individuals and families. In order to offer this support, we work in partnership with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations in areas such as housing and tenancy, managing finance, addressing crime and antisocial behaviour. We also into refer and support people into specialist organisations in relation to mental and physical health, domestic violence, substance misuse and addiction. We try to instil a sense of belonging by encouraging people to engage in their community through social activities and volunteering opportunities.
The 700 Club began 30 years ago in response to increased numbers of rough sleepers in Darlington. Due to the pressure of the rising cost of living, a national housing crisis and a record number of evictions and rent increases our services are needed now more than ever.
Alongside working with individuals and families in housing need, the staff team have experience in working with those who have issues with substance misuse or who suffer poor mental health. We take pride in being a need led organisation, with service user involvement and engagement as central.
Across all of our specialist services, the support we offer is holistic and personalised, and assists service users to:
- Source and acquire suitable, permanent accommodation
- Develop the skills to sustain a tenancy. This may include help in managing finances, understanding the obligations of a tenancy, the importance of being a good neighbour and general household management skills
- Increase social networks and engagement with community-based support to improve general wellbeing and improve integration
- Move away from crime and fully engage with the criminal justice system
- Access education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities
- Access specialist services, and by working in partnership with the appropriate external agencies, address support needs
- Understand and manage recovery from drug and alcohol dependency while maintaining a tenancy, avoiding relapse and strengthening recovery by developing coping strategies
- Develop a strong sense of self-worth and a confidence in what they have to give
- Make positive choices about their health and lifestyle