The Next Step Trust

PROVISION OF A DAY CARE CENTRE TO SUPPORT & PROVIDE OPPERTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES.

Activities & Mission

PROVISION OF A DAY CARE CENTRE TO SUPPORT & PROVIDE OPPERTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES.

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

Calderdale

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,920,181

Latest Expenditure

£2,718,338

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,747

Charitable Activities £2,892,688

Other Trading £1,111

Investments £15,586

Other Income £4,049

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,589,541

Raising Funds £61,343

Governance £47,807

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £67,454

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	£2,920,181	£2,718,338	£2,589,541	£2,854,811	£2,742,576	90 / 1
2024	£2,635,584	£2,428,001	£2,427,748	£2,652,968	£1,207,365	83 / 2
2023	£2,216,991	£2,148,598	£2,148,569	£2,445,385	£972,845	75 / 1
2022	£2,315,992	£1,937,132	£1,937,132	£2,376,992	£865,643	74 / 2
2021	£2,046,520	£1,712,832	£1,712,794	£1,998,132	£688,361	69 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Next Step Trust

What does The Next Step Trust do?

PROVISION OF A DAY CARE CENTRE TO SUPPORT & PROVIDE OPPERTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES.

How much income did The Next Step Trust report in 2025?

The Next Step Trust reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £2.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Next Step Trust registered as a charity?

The Next Step Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 May 2006 as charity number 1114197. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Next Step Trust?

The Next Step Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Next Step Trust operate?

The Next Step Trust operates in Calderdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Next Step Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Next Step Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114197.