Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 1

Deficit latest year: -2
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +1

Overall GiG Score: -1

STEPPING OUT PROJECT

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Financial issues to consider:

Income was lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 23 years

www.steppingouteastlothian.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Total income	£111,163	£90,157	£107,587	£106,045	£148,071	£92,459
Total spending	£110,490	£100,099	£101,295	£92,046	£98,065	£112,089
Surplus/deficit	£673	-£9,942	£6,292	£13,999	£50,006	-£19,630

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of health
The advancement of citizenship or community development
The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: East Lothian

Who it helps

People with disabilities or health problems

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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Stepping Out Project
£1,250	31/07/2021	Donation from the Stuart Cormack Memorial Trust
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Stepping Out Project
£4,305	27/04/2020	To fund additional staff time to develop and run remote support groups for people experiencing metal health difficulties in East Lothian.
Robertson Trust - the salary and associated costs of 2 part-time Support Workers
£30,000	29/02/2016	the salary and associated costs of 2 part-time Support Workers

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 23/08/2001, number: SC032371

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

North Berwick Community Centre, 8 Law Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4PN

Objectives

To relieve the suffering of persons in East Lothian who have mental ill health issues, and to advance public education in mental health issues to raise awareness.

Data Sources

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