# Waythrough

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 515755
- **Other names:** DEVELOPING INITIATIVES FOR SUPPORT IN THE COMMUNITY LIMITED, HUMANKIND CHARITY, D I S C LTD, DISC
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 5, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=515755


## Contact

- **Address:** Waythrough, Unit 22, Bowburn North Industrial Estate, Bowburn, DURHAM
- **Postcode:** DH6 5PF
- **Phone:** 01325731160
- **Email:** info@humankindcharity.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.waythrough.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** OBJECTS3 The objects ("the Objects") for which the Charity is established are for general charitable purposes in order to provide support and assistance to individuals who may be socially excluded and seeking to improve their quality of life, to become fully integrated members of Society, in particular by:3.1 providing assistance and support in the relief of physical and mental health problems of persons in need by reasons of substance use, abuse or dependency, including alcohol and drugs;3.2 providing assistance and support in the prevention of harm by reasons of substance use, abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs;3.3 relieving the hardship of those in need by reasons of youth, age, infirmity, physical or mental disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances by the provision of social housing and housing support;3.4 the relief of unemployment and advancement of education (including sustainable training for employment or work) for the benefit of the public generally and in particular such persons who are in need due to the lack of educational or skills attainment or who otherwise require assistance in gaining employment;3.5 the relief of poverty, hardship (financial or otherwise) and distress among children, young people, families and other members of society in necessitous circumstances by providing and assisting in the provision of such facilities, advice and support as may be required to improve their conditions of life; and3.6 assisting in the preservation and protection of health, and in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical health conditions or illnesses or in need of rehabilitation as a result of the same, through the provision of clinical and other services and support.

**Activities:** Waythrough was formed from the merger of  Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £165226000 | £165242000 | £64561000 | 3183 |
| March 31, 2024 | £101448502 | £100912723 | £16320735 | 1831 |
| March 31, 2023 | £80528637 | £79350864 | £15746692 | 1598 |
| March 31, 2022 | £70852215 | £69070922 | £14464511 | 1474 |
| March 31, 2021 | £65112980 | £62126416 | £12629218 | 1410 |



## Trustees

- **Carolyn Regan** (Chair) — appointed June 1, 2024
- Caroline Gitsham — appointed Dec. 12, 2018
- Danielle Oum — appointed June 1, 2024
- Ian Edward Ayling — appointed June 1, 2024
- Ian MACQueen — appointed April 1, 2020
- James Walder — appointed Jan. 4, 2023
- Maureen Hopcroft — appointed June 1, 2024
- Paul John Najsarek — appointed June 1, 2024
- Selina Douglas — appointed Sept. 28, 2021
- Susan Anne Moore — appointed June 1, 2024