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Step By Step School Limited

Also known as: Step by Step: a School for Autistic Children Limited

Step by Step School is registered as an independent special day school for pupils with autism, over the age range 4-19

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Activities & Mission

Step by Step School is registered as an independent special day school for pupils with autism, over the age range 4-19

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,982,460
Latest Expenditure
£2,589,241

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 86.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £12,443
Charitable Activities £2,898,851
Other Trading £0
Investments £51,708
Other Income £19,458

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,587,260
Raising Funds £1,981
Governance £52,514
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,982,460
£2,589,241£2,587,260£2,761,220£1,568,88570 / 1
2024
£2,678,738
£2,371,711£2,370,801£2,368,001£1,154,71470 / 1
2023
£2,265,105
£2,199,529£2,194,688£2,060,974£836,37670 / 3
2022
£2,332,667
£2,139,130£2,135,807£1,995,398£1,806,73469 / 0
2021
£2,354,240
£2,025,793£2,024,738£1,801,861£1,593,43771 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Step By Step School Limited

What does Step By Step School Limited do?

Step by Step School is registered as an independent special day school for pupils with autism, over the age range 4-19

How much income did Step By Step School Limited report in 2025?

Step By Step School Limited reported total income of £2.98m and reported expenditure of £2.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Step By Step School Limited registered as a charity?

Step By Step School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2002 as charity number 1091258. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Step By Step School Limited?

Step By Step School Limited 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 Step By Step School Limited operate?

Step By Step School Limited operates across 8 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Croydon and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Step By Step School Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Step By Step School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091258.

Details

Address
GRINSTEAD LANE
SHARPTHORNE
EAST SUSSEX
RH19 4HP
Registration Date
21 March 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3987628
Charity Number
1091258

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Trustees

Bronwyn Gan
Helen A A Scott
Kerry Kolade
Martin Colyer
Also governs 1 other charity
Matthew Brown
Paul John Kennedy
Sonal Patel

Also Known As

  • Step by Step: a School for Autistic Children Limited

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