Stepping Stones Pre-School
Analysis
Stepping Stones Pre-School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sittingbourne. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Stepping Stones Pre-School reported income of £59k and spending of £58k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £97k to £59k (-39%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Stepping Stones Pre-School sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barnsley District Scout Council (£59k), Ccech UK (£59k) and 2nd Uxbridge (St Margarets) Scout Group (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rural committee run pre-school offering childcare between 8.50 am and 3.00 pm. Extended hours are available. Aim is to deliver quality affordable care giving children a sound foundation to learn from. Play approach benefits all in their learning no matter what their individual abilities. Aspire to give skills for the rest of their lives and in future be positive contributors to society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley District Scout Council | Barnsley | £59k |
| Ccech UK | London | £59k |
| 2nd Uxbridge (St Margarets) Scout Group | Middlesex | £59k |
| Arachim Limited | London | £59k |