Stepping Forward UK
Analysis
Stepping Forward UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in April 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Stepping Forward UK reported income of £68k and spending of £63k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £145k to £68k (-53%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Stepping Forward UK sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dementia Studio CIO (£68k), Euphoric Circus CIO (£68k) and Wealden Volunteering (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Stepping Forward facilitates & accelerates access to essential services, information, resources and life opportunities so that all people affected by disability can live a full life. We run disability awareness sessions in schools, disability confident training & support people to access essential support. We support a range of initiatives globally to promote the rights of disabled people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Studio CIO | Nottingham | £68k |
| Euphoric Circus CIO | Cumbria | £68k |
| Wealden Volunteering | East Sussex | £68k |
| Sedcu | Hexham | £68k |