Second Stage
Second Stage is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in London.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1212854
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- CIO
- Location
- London
- Website
- www.second-stage.org
What the charity does
Second Stage supports the rehabilitation of offenders and those at risk of offending or re-offending through training programmes in prisons and in the community to assist them in finding employment, primarily but not exclusively in backstage skilled crafts in the theatre and live events industries. We also work with potential employers to break down barriers and promote Fair Chance Employment.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Second Stage a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Second Stage is a registered charity (number 1212854) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Second Stage do?
- Second Stage supports the rehabilitation of offenders and those at risk of offending or re-offending through training programmes in prisons and in the community to assist them in finding employment, primarily but not exclusively in backstage skilled crafts in the theatre and live events industries. We also work with potential employers to break down barriers and promote Fair Chance Employment.
- How can I donate to Second Stage?
- Second Stage's website is http://www.second-stage.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.