STEPPING STONES OF CHESTER
THE CHARITY IS A COMMUNITY RUN ORGANISATION PROVIDING CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED FROM 2-4 YEARS. WE PROVIDE ACTIVITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN. THE ACTIVITIES ARE OUTDOORS AND INDOORS AND THE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THESE ON A DAILY BASIS, THE ACTIVITIES PROVIDED ARE ADULT AND CHILD INITIATED.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,902 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £31,751 to £27,849. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,209, while the charity held cash of £31,936. The trustees confirmed that resources were adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants including NEG Funding 233,295”
Trustees
- Linda Jones
- Sophie Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £246k | £250k |
| 31/12/2023 | £232k | £245k |
| 31/12/2022 | £211k | £191k |
| 31/12/2021 | £130k | £188k |
| 31/12/2020 | £231k | £216k |
Common questions
Is STEPPING STONES OF CHESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,902 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £31,751 to £27,849. Unrestricted reserves stood at £12,209, while the charity held cash of £31,936. The trustees confirmed that resources were adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2012 | £10k | To develop outdoor area in a fun, safe learning environment |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPPING STONES OF CHESTER | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING STONES PRE SCHOOL (READING) | £309k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING STONES-WEST WILTSHIRE OPPORTUNITY GROUP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | £310k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL (HARROW) | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP (WELLS) | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |