Stepping Stones Playgroup
Pre-School ,Open term times only.Friendly staff. New extension. Great outside space. Work in partnership with William Barnes Primary School doing sessions there in the term prior to starting school. Accept Funding from age 2 years.
Activities & Mission
Pre-School ,Open term times only.Friendly staff. New extension. Great outside space. Work in partnership with William Barnes Primary School doing sessions there in the term prior to starting school. Accept Funding from age 2 years.
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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.
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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 | £190,110 | £152,824 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £142,381 | £126,076 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £121,381 | £134,272 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £118,623 | £132,656 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £129,226 | £113,318 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Stepping Stones Playgroup
What does Stepping Stones Playgroup do?
Pre-School ,Open term times only.Friendly staff. New extension. Great outside space. Work in partnership with William Barnes Primary School doing sessions there in the term prior to starting school. Accept Funding from age 2 years.
How much income did Stepping Stones Playgroup report in 2025?
Stepping Stones Playgroup reported total income of £190k and reported expenditure of £153k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Stepping Stones Playgroup registered as a charity?
Stepping Stones Playgroup was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1993 as charity number 1026316. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Stepping Stones Playgroup?
Stepping Stones Playgroup is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ivanka Stefkova Kuspova. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stepping Stones Playgroup operate?
Stepping Stones Playgroup operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Stepping Stones Playgroup a registered charity?
Yes — Stepping Stones Playgroup is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026316.
Details
BRIDGE STREET
STURMINSTER NEWTON
DT10 1BZ
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