--- title: "Stepping Stones NI — check charity number NIC100727 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stepping Stones NI a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100727. The advancement of education charity based in County Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stepping-stones-ni retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:00:21.803Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stepping Stones NI is a registered charity (number NIC100727) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £2,253,774 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Stepping Stones NI? Registered charity number NIC100727 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Antrim Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,253,774 Website [www.steppingstonesni.com](http://www.steppingstonesni.com/) ## What does Stepping Stones NI do? Purpose To advance education, relieve unemployment and develop the capacity and skills of individuals aged 16 and over with learning disabilities and learning difficulties (hereinafter called “the beneficiaries”), and in particular: (a) to provide, or assist in the provision of, programmes of education, including accredited and vocational training designed to assist the beneficiaries to lead to employment and volunteering opportunities and to enhance their personal development; (b) to provide support and guidance to the beneficiaries in the transition towards employment; (c) to establis… ## What causes is Stepping Stones NI registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stepping Stones NI yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stepping Stones NI is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=stepping-stones-ni&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.steppingstonesni.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stepping Stones NI a legitimate charity? Yes. Stepping Stones NI is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100727) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Stepping Stones NI's charity number? Stepping Stones NI's charity number is NIC100727. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100727? Search NIC100727 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Stepping Stones NI do? Purpose To advance education, relieve unemployment and develop the capacity and skills of individuals aged 16 and over with learning disabilities and learning difficulties (hereinafter called “the beneficiaries”), and in particular: (a) to provide, or assist in the provision of, programmes of education, including accredited and vocational training designed to assist the beneficiaries to lead to employment and volunteering opportunities and to enhance their personal development; (b) to provide support and guidance to the beneficiaries in the transition towards employment; (c) to establis… Does Stepping Stones NI have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stepping Stones NI. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Stepping Stones NI? Stepping Stones NI's website is http://www.steppingstonesni.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=100727&subId=0).