Safe Steps
Also known as: Flying Free
Operation of projects for the benefit of domestic abuse victims in Essex.
Activities & Mission
Operation of projects for the benefit of domestic abuse victims in Essex.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,482,463 | £1,422,054 | £1,422,054 | £665,071 | £79,378 | 38 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,075,181 | £982,775 | £982,775 | £604,662 | £85,538 | 31 / 2 |
| 2022 | £999,121 | £813,639 | £813,639 | £512,256 | £75,223 | 26 / 3 |
| 2021 | £967,967 | £879,435 | £868,370 | £326,774 | £326,774 | 22 / 5 |
| 2020 | £905,471 | £813,150 | £813,150 | £238,242 | £1,626 | 20 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Safe Steps
What does Safe Steps do?
Operation of projects for the benefit of domestic abuse victims in Essex.
How much income did Safe Steps report in 2024?
Safe Steps reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Safe Steps?
Safe Steps has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Safe Steps registered as a charity?
Safe Steps was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2018 as charity number 1177687. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Safe Steps?
Safe Steps is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Safe Steps operate?
Safe Steps operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Safe Steps a registered charity?
Yes — Safe Steps is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1177687.
Details
WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA
Essex
SS0 9DA
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Also Known As
- Flying Free
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated