Step One Charity

Also known as: St Loye's College, St Loye's College for Training the Disabled for Commerce and Industry, St Loye's College Foundation, St Loye's Foundation, The St Loye's College for the Training and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, St Loye's

Step One supports people with physical, mental health, sensory and other disabilities, or those with long-term health conditions, to improve their quality of life and degree of independence and have the opportunity to achieve their potential through personal development, training and employment.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Devon Torbay

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,254,419

Latest Expenditure

£4,237,986

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 123.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £81,487

Charitable Activities £2,807,177

Other Trading £0

Investments £81,617

Other Income £284,138

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,017,038

Raising Funds £75,996

Governance £29,723

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £144,952

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£3,254,419	£4,237,986	£4,017,038	£11,043,552	£1,398,032	110 / 20
2024	£2,994,819	£3,973,475	£3,973,475	£11,694,321	£2,200,000	101 / 4
2023	£3,625,085	£3,873,576	£3,774,031	£12,452,973	£2,000,000	101 / 10
2022	£3,253,579	£3,100,447	£3,030,230	£12,894,648	£2,000,000	103 / 5
2021	£3,314,820	£3,595,614	£3,548,199	£13,815,647	£1,775,000	99 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Step One Charity

What does Step One Charity do?

How much income did Step One Charity report in 2025?

Step One Charity reported total income of £3.25m and reported expenditure of £4.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Step One Charity?

Step One Charity has a program ratio of 123.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Step One Charity registered as a charity?

Step One Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1964 as charity number 235434. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs Step One Charity?

Step One Charity is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Step One Charity operate?

Step One Charity operates across 2 areas: Devon and Torbay.

Is Step One Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Step One Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235434.