STEPPING STONES - STOWMARKET AND AREA OPPORTUNITY GROUP

Charity number: 299613
Removed charity

Charity overview

Activities - how the charity spends its money

Our primary focus is to support children with additional needs, their families and carers . We aim to promote an inclusive and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play . Our dedicated staff work with children to help them attain their full potential whilst their carers enjoy a short break from caring and the support of other parents facing similar challenges.

Income and expenditure

Data for financial year ending 31 March 2016

Total income: £115,340
Total expenditure: £82,247

Total income includes £44,598 from government contract(s) and £7,640 from government grant(s)

Fundraising

This charity raises funds from the public but does not work with commercial participators.

Trading

This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.

Trustee payments

No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • Education/training
  • The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
  • Disability
Who the charity helps:
  • Children/young People
  • People With Disabilities
  • Other Defined Groups
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
Where the charity operates:
  • Suffolk

Governance

Registration history:
  • 12 August 1988: Standard registration
  • 02 February 2021: Removed (Funds transferred (gi))
  • 02 February 2021: Funds transferred to 283370 YATE OPPORTUNITY GROUP PRE-SCHOOL
Organisation type:
Other
Other names:
  • STEPPING STONES (Working name)
  • OPPORTUNITY GROUP - STOWMARKET (Previous name)
  • STOWMARKET AND AREA OPPORTUNITY GROUP (Previous name)
Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
  • Complaints handling
  • Paying staff
  • Risk management
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Volunteer management
Land and property:
This charity owns and/or leases land or property

Financial history

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Financial period end date

Income / Expenditure 31/03/2012 31/03/2013 31/03/2014 31/03/2015 31/03/2016
Total gross income £63.26k £77.61k £95.10k £80.25k £115.34k
Total expenditure £64.69k £74.66k £94.48k £86.65k £82.25k
Income from government contracts N/A N/A N/A £45.07k £44.60k
Income from government grants N/A N/A N/A £13.50k £7.64k

Accounts and annual returns

This table shows the charity's record of submitting annual returns, accounts and trustees' annual report (TAR) for the last five financial periods.
Title Reporting year Date received Received Download
Annual return 31 March 2020 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 March 2020 Not submitted
Annual return 31 March 2019 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 March 2019 Not submitted
Annual return 31 March 2018 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 March 2018 Not submitted
Annual return 31 March 2017 Not submitted
Accounts and TAR 31 March 2017 Not submitted

Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 02/03/1987 AS AMENDED ON 26/04/1988 AS AMENDED ON 20/06/1991 AS AMENDED ON 22/11/2011

Charitable objects

TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SATISFYING GROUP PLAY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OF PRE-SCHOOL AGE.

Area of benefit

The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.

NOT DEFINED