Is Stepping Out Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Stepping Out Project as a registered charity (number SC032371) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Stepping Out Project's charity number?

Stepping Out Project's charity number is SC032371. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC032371?

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Does Stepping Out Project have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Stepping Out Project?

Stepping Out Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.steppingouteastlothian.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Stepping Out Project registered as a charity?

Stepping Out Project was entered on the register on 23 August 2001.

Registered charity · No. SC032371Unincorporated association

Stepping Out Project

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Stepping Out Project is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Stepping Out Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £136,491
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £134,992
Registered charity number: SC032371
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.steppingouteastlothian.org

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Stepping Out Project (number SC032371) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Stepping Out Project do?

We are set up to help people with severe and enduring mental health conditions have a better quality of life and raise awareness to others. To do this we are a member led charity who use a person centred approach offering a wide range of activities and support to increase confidence, help in decision making and encourage independence connecting with other groups eg, home start, dads to be, health visitors, community councils and also local clubs and hubs. We focus on empowerment and resilience helping members discover strategies that work for them including a personalised programme of activ…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Stepping Out Project

Answers Stepping Out Project gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 August 2001
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Stepping Out Project registered for?

the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Stepping Out Project yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stepping Out Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Stepping Out Project as a registered charity (number SC032371) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Stepping Out Project's charity number?: Stepping Out Project's charity number is SC032371. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC032371?: Search SC032371 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Stepping Out Project do?: We are set up to help people with severe and enduring mental health conditions have a better quality of life and raise awareness to others. To do this we are a member led charity who use a person centred approach offering a wide range of activities and support to increase confidence, help in decision making and encourage independence connecting with other groups eg, home start, dads to be, health visitors, community councils and also local clubs and hubs. We focus on empowerment and resilience helping members discover strategies that work for them including a personalised programme of activ…
Does Stepping Out Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stepping Out Project. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Stepping Out Project?: Stepping Out Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.steppingouteastlothian.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Stepping Out Project registered as a charity?: Stepping Out Project was entered on the register on 23 August 2001.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.