--- title: "Stepping Out Project — charity SC032371 | CharityCompare" description: "Stepping Out Project (charity SC032371): income £136k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stepping-out-project retrieved: 2026-10-08T17:24:02.224Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC032371Unincorporated association SO # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.steppingouteastlothian.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC032371) Work at Stepping Out Project? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stepping-out-project&type=claim&name=Stepping%20Out%20Project) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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](http://www.steppingouteastlothian.org/) Quick answer 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. From the annual return ## 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? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Stepping Out Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Stepping Out Project? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stepping-out-project&type=claim&name=Stepping%20Out%20Project) [Visit charity website](http://www.steppingouteastlothian.org/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC032371).