HUMANKIND CHARITY 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Durham LGBT+ Support Service
£2,304	21/10/2023	We would like to improve our peer support groups with more arts and crafts resources, building a library of LGBT+ books and magazines, and providing more frequent activities, competitions and prizes.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Humankind Darlington Young Carers Service
£4,469	22/10/2022	We wish to provide respite breaks and peer support opportunities for young carers and young adult carers to help improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing, and tackle feelings of isolation.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£24,237	30/03/2022	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£10,086	25/03/2022	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£5,236	22/03/2022	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£33,933	18/03/2022	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£38,780	15/03/2022	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£20,516	11/03/2022	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£5,236	26/01/2022	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£30,257	20/12/2021	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£5,983	08/11/2021	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£5,236	02/11/2021	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Humankind
£6,834	23/10/2021	This would help boost what we can provide our service users. They are all struggling with isolation currently and this would be a massive boost for them.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£25,813	26/08/2021	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
MACC - Humankind
£170	23/08/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Move on Fund
£5,235	30/06/2021	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - Affordable Housing Grant
£4,345	28/06/2021	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
MACC - Humankind
£284	07/06/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
MACC - Humankind
£456	24/05/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
MACC - Humankind
£290	07/05/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
MACC - Humankind
£239	22/04/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
MACC - Humankind
£216	12/03/2021	Big Change MCR, awards to pre-vetted applicant organisations on behalf of individual people escaping homelessness
Manchester City Council - Covid Impact Fund 2021 grant to Humankind
£3,000	10/02/2021	£3k awarded to Humankind for gardening activities for residents of sheltered accommodation in Harpurhey. Priority groups: North Manchester residents
County Durham Community Foundation - Phoenix Project
£9,927	02/12/2020	To provide an innovative, unique and highly specialised programme for 12 Complex and vulnerable NEET young people.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - AFFORDABLE HOUSING GRANT
£239,183	01/04/2020	The Affordable Homes Programme provides grant funding to registered providers to support the delivery of affordable housing.
Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government - MOVE ON FUND
£63,050	01/04/2020	Grant funding to free up hostel and refuge spaces by increasing the availability of affordable move-on or second stage housing
National Lottery Community Fund - Horizon Young Adult Carers
£238,000	21/02/2019 36	Horizon Young Adult Carers
LandAid Charitable Trust - Young People Empty Homes Project
£60,000	31/03/2018 11	We propose to purchase & refurbish five empty properties in Co Durham & Darlington, bringing them into use as social, affordable high-quality housing. Properties will be a mixture of 1-3 bed ....more We propose to purchase & refurbish five empty properties in Co Durham & Darlington, bringing them into use as social, affordable high-quality housing. Properties will be a mixture of 1-3 bed accommodation, purchased using externally-secured funding; we are currently working with local authorities to identify suitable properties. LandAid funding will contribute to refurbishment of the properties. Tenants will be young people under 25, who are homeless/at risk of homelessness, likely be impacted by welfare reform. They will receive needs-led support via our existing young people floating support in Co Durham & Darlington, supporting them to build living skills, address holistic needs, and achieve independence. Young people will have opportunities to become volunteers within the project, gaining skills/experience, supporting them to access further training, education or employment; where possible, young people will be given the opportunity to rent the property they have helped refurbish.
Virgin Money Foundation - Grant to Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community
£49,954	01/11/2017 12	Grant to support a two year programme to bring 20 abandoned properties back into use and to purchase a further 20 properties across Teesside and County Durham.
DCMS - Virgin Money Foundation North East Fund
£49,954	01/11/2017	DISC provides emergency accommodation and housing support to homeless and vulnerable people, runs various drug treatment services and manages a family intervention project. The award supports a two ....more DISC provides emergency accommodation and housing support to homeless and vulnerable people, runs various drug treatment services and manages a family intervention project. The award supports a two year programme to bring 20 abandoned properties back into use and to purchase a further 20 properties across Teesside and County Durham.
National Lottery Community Fund - Hull Social Inclusion Project
£254,620	06/09/2017 36	The group will offer a range of activities and opportunities which will support local people to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, and to increase access to social networks. The ....more The group will offer a range of activities and opportunities which will support local people to maintain or improve their health and wellbeing, and to increase access to social networks. The activities have been developed by listening to, and accommodating the needs of, people who access DISC’s services, and all activities aim to enable people to feel safe, build resilience and promote social inclusion.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Humankind
£90,240	09/02/2017 36	This project will deliver early intervention support to young people aged 11-14 years who are identifying as LGBT. One to one support, peer support, social activities and family support and ....more This project will deliver early intervention support to young people aged 11-14 years who are identifying as LGBT. One to one support, peer support, social activities and family support and intervention will all form part of this project.
Comic Relief - Gender Identity Support Service
£119,850	16/03/2016 36	Research indicates that transgender young people experience high levels of discrimination, harassment and violence which leaves them at a greater risk of depression, self-harm and suicide. A grant ....more Research indicates that transgender young people experience high levels of discrimination, harassment and violence which leaves them at a greater risk of depression, self-harm and suicide. A grant will enable DISC to offer young people across the North East of England individual support from a qualified project worker, plus group and peer support in the early stages of their transition. They will develop coping mechanisms, access information and advice to help them work towards their personal goals, and improve their mental health so they can achieve positive changes in their lives.
National Lottery Community Fund - Challenging Youth Racism in the North East
£487,948	10/02/2016 36	In response to the growing prevalence of racism amongst young people in County Durham, DISC will address the underlying issues and beliefs which fuel racism and hate crime, targeting young people ....more In response to the growing prevalence of racism amongst young people in County Durham, DISC will address the underlying issues and beliefs which fuel racism and hate crime, targeting young people through existing well-established links into schools, colleges and services.
National Lottery Community Fund - 'Horizon' Young Adult Carers (YAC) Service (ages 14-25)
£492,221	07/10/2015 36	Developing Initiatives Supporting Communities (DISC) receives £492,221 to improve the confidence and wellbeing of carers aged 14-25 in Darlington and across County Durham to help them achieve ....more Developing Initiatives Supporting Communities (DISC) receives £492,221 to improve the confidence and wellbeing of carers aged 14-25 in Darlington and across County Durham to help them achieve their aspirations and reach their potential. The project will offer one-to-one support, stress management, support with parenting, advice on benefits, sexual health, relationships, self harm, housing, drugs and alcohol. Activities will include canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.
National Lottery Community Fund - Gateshead Young People's Substance Misuse Counselling Service
£10,000	16/09/2015 12	The organisation will the funding in partnership with Alliance Psychology Services to provide a mental health group-work programme for young people affected by substance abuse and their siblings. ....more The organisation will the funding in partnership with Alliance Psychology Services to provide a mental health group-work programme for young people affected by substance abuse and their siblings. They will provide one to one counselling interventions and activities to help improve mental health and aid recovery.
Esmee Fairbairn - Grant to Humankind Charity
£68,707	08/10/2014	Towards the cost of developing a retail social enterprise which will provide a supportive learning environment for female ex-offenders and an opportunity to develop skills which will improve their ....more Towards the cost of developing a retail social enterprise which will provide a supportive learning environment for female ex-offenders and an opportunity to develop skills which will improve their employment prospects.
National Lottery Community Fund - BRiC Works
£334,770	22/10/2013 36	This new project based in Hull will create a hub for people with substance misuse issues enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community. The Hub will provide a safe environment in which ....more This new project based in Hull will create a hub for people with substance misuse issues enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community. The Hub will provide a safe environment in which people can develop the life skills and confidence to achieve and maintain recovery and abstinence from their substance misuse, leading to them successfully re-integrating into society and becoming active, contributing citizens.
National Lottery Community Fund - West Yorkshire - Multiple and Complex Needs
£10,019,970	15/05/2013 72	This is a project byan organisation serving the development of the Multiple and Complex Needs partnership in West Yorkshire.
Northern Rock Foundation - Grant awarded to DISC (Durham)
£41,446	12/11/2012	to develop a property management service to house vulnerable clients in County Durham and Darlington.
National Lottery Community Fund - West Yorkshire - CN Development Funding
£10,000	25/10/2012 11	This is a project led by Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community (DISC), an incorporated charity based in Newton Aycliffe, serving the development of the Multiple and Complex Needs ....more This is a project led by Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community (DISC), an incorporated charity based in Newton Aycliffe, serving the development of the Multiple and Complex Needs partnership in the West Yorkshire sub-region.
National Lottery Community Fund - 'Horizon' Young Adult Carers Project (ages 14-25)
£998,551	05/05/2011 48	Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community Limited, will lead the three-year project based in and covering County Durham. It will reach out to carers between the age of 14 and 25, ....more Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community Limited, will lead the three-year project based in and covering County Durham. It will reach out to carers between the age of 14 and 25, encouraging them to identify aspirations, set goals and receive ongoing support through a programme of advocacy and personal assessments. Advice will also be given on issues such as housing, careers, education and health.

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Trustees (8)

Legal constitution

• Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 05/11/1984, number: 515755
• Registered at Companies House on 30/05/1984, number: 01820492

Gift Aid

• NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Event History

• 18/10/2016 - Asset transfer in from THE CAMBRIDGE CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH ALCOHOL & DRUG ADVISORY CENTRE LIMITED
• 28/03/2019 - Asset transfer in from C A S S CUMBRIA ACTION FOR SOCIAL SUPPORT LIMITED

Other Regulators

• Care Quality Commission
• Homes England
• Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)

Policies in force

Filing Record

Main office

Human Kind
Unit 22
Bowburn North Industrial Estate
Bowburn
DURHAM
DH6 5PF

Objectives

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:- PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE RELIEF OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL SICKNESS OF PERSONS IN NEED BY REASONS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY, INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS;- PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE PREVENTION OF HARM BY REASONS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR DEPENDENCY INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS;- 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;- 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;- 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; AND- ASSISTING IN THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF HEALTH, AND IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS OR IN NEED OF REHABILITATION AS A RESULT OF SUCH ILLNESS, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL AND OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED