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First Step Community Project

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC028891
Status
Active
Registered
March 23, 1999
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
37 Galt Avenue
Musselburgh
EH21 8HU

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended'

First Step aims to provide opportunities for local families with young children to make positive choices in their lives by providing supportive centre-based and outreach activities which encourage parents and children to develop their self-esteem, confidence and skills. We do this by taking a holistic approach to working with local families by offering the following services and activities: Parenting support, individually and in groups Nursery provision for children aged 2 - 5 and funded eligible two year olds Funded places for 3 and 4 year olds Groups and courses for parents Outreach and family support Counselling A grandparents group A dedicated family room

Objectives: 1. To provide a service to local families with young children living in the area of benefit, which would be community based and community managed. 2. To provide child cantered childcare through a range of play and learning opportunities for under 5's in a caring environment. 3. To provide educational, vocational, social and personal development opportunities for parents. 4. To provide supportive centre based and outreach services that encourages parents and children to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
East Lothian
Geographical spread
A specific local point, community or neighbourhood

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £515,256 £475,748 13
March 31, 2024 £481,618 £483,881 13
March 31, 2023 £412,940 £461,360 13
March 31, 2022 £363,508 £383,262 12
March 31, 2021 £395,763 £367,374 12