01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC028891
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 13
- Postcode
- EH21 8HU
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
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
Charitable purposes
- 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
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional 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.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | 13 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £515,256 | £475,748 | 13 | 6 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £481,618 | £483,881 | 13 | 7 August 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £412,940 | £461,360 | 13 | 20 September 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £363,508 | £383,262 | 13 | 8 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 37 Galt Avenue, Musselburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.firststepmusselburgh.co.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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