--- title: "Vale Stepping Stones — check charity number 1213531 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vale Stepping Stones a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213531. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Barry. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vale-stepping-stones retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:09:33.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vale Stepping Stones is a registered charity (number 1213531) 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; disability. 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 Vale Stepping Stones? Registered charity number 1213531 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Barry ## What does Vale Stepping Stones do? We support adults with learning disabilities. We currently run three different groups- a wellbeing group, a women's group and a Parents group. We do lots of different activities and learn lots of new skills. Members make new friends and this helps with tackling social isolation and independent living skills. ## What causes is Vale Stepping Stones registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale Stepping Stones yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vale Stepping Stones 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=vale-stepping-stones&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vale Stepping Stones a legitimate charity? Yes. Vale Stepping Stones is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213531) 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 Vale Stepping Stones's charity number? Vale Stepping Stones's charity number is 1213531. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213531? Search 1213531 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 Vale Stepping Stones do? We support adults with learning disabilities. We currently run three different groups- a wellbeing group, a women's group and a Parents group. We do lots of different activities and learn lots of new skills. Members make new friends and this helps with tackling social isolation and independent living skills. Does Vale Stepping Stones have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale Stepping Stones. 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 Vale Stepping Stones? Vale Stepping Stones does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1213531).