Finance Score: -3

Governance Score: -4

Support Score: 4

Strong growth: +2
Volatile income & significant deficit in latest year: -5
No PartB

No conflicts policy: -1
Static board: -3

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: -3

STEPPING STONE THEATRE

we run a theatre company for people with mental health issues

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity does not have a Conflict of Interests policy
One or more trustees receive payments or benefits from the charity for providing services to the charity
The Board composition appears to be rather static

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data
Income has been volatile recently and was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 8 years

www.steppingstonetheatre.co.uk

bill@humourus.co.uk

01427628888

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£27	£48	£-21	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	3
31/03/22	£70	£50	£20	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	10
31/03/21	£54	£37	£17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5
31/03/20	£24	£23	£1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	30
31/03/19	£20	£16	£4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	10
31/03/18	£20	£19	£0	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/17	£18	£15	£3	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Listed activities

Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

How it operates

Other charitable activities
Provides services

Where it operates

Lincolnshire,

Who it helps

People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
3 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

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

National Lottery Community Fund	£10,000
DCMS	£9,750
Co-Operative Group	£8,646
The Baring Foundation	£8,000
The Foyle Foundation	£3,000
Lincolnshire Community Foundation	£2,000
Sport England	£1,100

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health
£1,891	21/10/2023	We aim to use the fund to buy props, costumes, music, and develop the show and workshops. We will also use it for publicity including flyers and posters.
The Foyle Foundation - Small Grants
£3,000	11/07/2022	towards ongoing work of the theatre company
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Stepping Stone Theatre For Mental Health
£3,554	23/10/2021	We aim to remove the stigma from mental illness and enhance community wellbeing through creativity.
Sport England - COVID19 Return to Play
£1,100	15/07/2021	Funding under Sport England's Return to Play - Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID19 Return to Play. This project lists its main activity as Rambling.
The Baring Foundation - Grant to Stepping Stone Theatre For Mental Health
£8,000	14/09/2020	Sessional/workshop leaders fees. Equipment/material for podcasts. Admin. Office/Art supplies. Room Rental. Volunteer Refreshments/travel. Insurance
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£9,750	27/07/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Lincolnshire Community Foundation - Stepping Stones Theatre Covid Project
£2,000	20/03/2020	Alternative support for people with mental health issues
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health
£3,200	15/11/2019	We want to develop a new show based on mental health issues, promoting better understanding and combating stigma.
National Lottery Community Fund - Round The Bend
£10,000	31/05/2019 12	The funding will be used to deliver performance arts based activities, including writing and drama rehearsal workshops. The project aims to address mental health concerns through the provision of ....more The funding will be used to deliver performance arts based activities, including writing and drama rehearsal workshops. The project aims to address mental health concerns through the provision of positive social activities.
National Lottery Community Fund - IT'S A MAD WORLD workshops rehearsals
£10,000	11/04/2018 12	The charity will devise a new play with people who have experienced mental ill health and engage audiences in discussions designed to share experiences and help break stigma
National Lottery Community Fund - Stepping Stone Theatre new show 'The Mind is Kind'
£10,000	08/03/2017 12	The funding will be used by a community organisation to stage a theatre show. The project aims to help people with mental health issues to engage in activities which improve their wellbeing and ....more The funding will be used by a community organisation to stage a theatre show. The project aims to help people with mental health issues to engage in activities which improve their wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (8)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 7/8 persons

JAMIE SIMPSON Appointed: 2018

CATHERINE HULL RODGERS Appointed: 2015

DAVID PATRICK BOND Appointed: 2015

JOHN ELKINGTON Appointed: 2015

MICHELLE LEIGHTON Appointed: 2018

REV MARK BRISCOE Appointed: 2015

WILLIAM RODGERS (Chair) Appointed: 2015

IAN BURGESS Appointed: 2015, Other trusteeships: HURRICANE SPORTS FOUNDATION, GAINSBOROUGH MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY, BE THE DIFFERENCE, GREENER GAINSBOROUGH,

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 10/02/2016, number: 1165525

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints policy and procedures
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Filing Record

7 returns made; all on time

Main office

3 CHURCH LANE
BLYTON
GAINSBOROUGH
LINCOLNSHIRE
DN21 3JZ

Objectives

THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO PROMOTE THE GOOD MENTAL HEALTH THROUGHOUT ENGLAND OF ALL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE USERS BY SUPPLYING THEATRE WORKSHOPS AND CREATING SHOWS

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