--- title: "First Stop Darlington — check charity number 1073822 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Stop Darlington a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1073822. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Darlington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-stop-darlington retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:15:34.692Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Stop Darlington is a registered charity (number 1073822) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £235,037 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about First Stop Darlington? Registered charity number 1073822 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Darlington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £235,037 Website [www.firststopdarlington.org.uk](http://www.firststopdarlington.org.uk/) ## What does First Stop Darlington do? First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is. ## What causes is First Stop Darlington registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Stop Darlington yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Stop Darlington is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first-stop-darlington&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firststopdarlington.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Stop Darlington a legitimate charity? Yes. First Stop Darlington is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1073822) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is First Stop Darlington's charity number? First Stop Darlington's charity number is 1073822. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1073822? Search 1073822 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does First Stop Darlington do? First Stop Darlington provides a Wellbeing and Work Hub in the town centre of Darlington and houses a range of practical, free facilities and activities designed to help people navigate from life events and difficulties through to having control of their destination and plan how to get there, no matter what the future vision is. Does First Stop Darlington have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Stop Darlington. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to First Stop Darlington? First Stop Darlington's website is http://www.firststopdarlington.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1073822).