--- title: "Stepping Stones to Positivity — check charity number 1187278 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stepping Stones to Positivity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187278. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Rivers Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stepping-stones-to-positivity retrieved: 2026-08-26T00:08:00.098Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stepping Stones to Positivity is a registered charity (number 1187278) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 to Positivity? Registered charity number 1187278 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rivers Street Website [sstp4portsmouth@gmail.com](http://sstp4portsmouth@gmail.com/) ## What does Stepping Stones to Positivity do? We are a user led charity for people with Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Autism in the Portsmouth area. Supporting people to develop self advocacy skills through group and individual support as well as campaigning for the rights of our members and for services, companies and employers to understand the needs of people with learning disabilities, Facilitating Group social events ## What causes is Stepping Stones to Positivity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stepping Stones to Positivity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stepping Stones to Positivity 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-to-positivity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://sstp4portsmouth@gmail.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stepping Stones to Positivity a legitimate charity? Yes. Stepping Stones to Positivity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187278) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 to Positivity's charity number? Stepping Stones to Positivity's charity number is 1187278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187278? Search 1187278 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Stepping Stones to Positivity do? We are a user led charity for people with Learning Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Autism in the Portsmouth area. Supporting people to develop self advocacy skills through group and individual support as well as campaigning for the rights of our members and for services, companies and employers to understand the needs of people with learning disabilities, Facilitating Group social events Does Stepping Stones to Positivity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stepping Stones to Positivity. 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 England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Stepping Stones to Positivity? Stepping Stones to Positivity's website is http://sstp4portsmouth@gmail.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1187278).