DONATE
At Stepping Stones Trust we rely on the generous donations of individuals, churches, trusts and corporations to propel our work to a higher level. There are many ways to give:
FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PURPOSE
You can specify a particular purpose or project by sending a covering letter or e-mail stating for what you wish your donation to be used. If you do not so specify, you donation will be treated as unrestricted. All restricted donations have to be accounted for separately.
Our current projects (the details of which can be seen elsewhere on the website) are:
Hope House
Welcome Packs
REFA Plus
Bridge House
Phase 3 Move-on
Floating Support
Volunteer Mentoring
Head Office Core Costs
Future projects include:
Core Cluster Housing Schemes
GIVE ONLINE
You can give online using the GiveNow.org website run by the Charities Aid Foundation. For more information visit their website – www.CAFonline.org
SEND A CHEQUE
If you would like to make a donation by cheque, then please make it payable to Stepping Stones Trust and include a Gift Aid Declaration if applicable (Though we would prefer payment by BACS if you are able so to do)
STANDING ORDER
If you would like to support our work on a regular basis that would be wonderful!
Please print out a Standing Order Form (pdf format). Fill it in, sign it and send it into the office
PAYMENT BY BACS
If you do use an online banking service, you can pay a donation directly into our bank account. Please e-mail paul.baker@steppingstonestrust.org.uk explaining that you have done so, giving the reference you have used (preferably including an indication of your name) as well as supplying your contact details and the purpose for which you wish you donation to be used. If applicable the Gift Aid form can be sent later once the postal strikes are over.
Our Bank details are
Stepping Stones Trust
Sort Code: 20-90-69
Account Number: 30846864
GIFT AID
Are you a UK taxpayer? If so, you can use Gift Aid to make your donation go further by telling
HM Revenue and Customs to add tax already paid to your donation. It doesn’t cost you anything more, and could mean an extra 28p for each pound you give. Imagine the difference that could make.
If you would like to Gift Aid your donation then please complete the following Gift Aid Declaration Form
Send your donation and any relevant forms to the following Freepost Address.
Freepost RLSE-SUZB-EUEZ
Stepping Stones Trust
Suffolk House
George Street
Croydon
CR0 1PE
Sponsored Cycle Ride
Henry Mulholland, one of Stepping Stones Trust’s night staff, is doing a 61 mile sponsored cycle ride from London to Hastings on Sunday 29th August 2010 in aid of Hope House (80%) and the British Heart Foundation (20%). www.bike events.com
At Hope house, Stepping Stones Trust provides resettlement support for ex-offenders with a Croydon connection and referred via the Croydon SNAP Team. We link ex-offenders to trained keyworkers who offer a stable and strong foundation of support during this transitional time in the men’s lives. We desire for the men at Hope House to learn the balance between rules and freedom in a safe environment, which takes time, patience and perseverance.
The men at Hope House stay in the hostel four to six months learning financial responsibility, participating in the REFA Plus (Relationships, Employment, Finance, Accommodation + Life Recovery) and receiving keyworking support on a weekly basis. The aim of REFA Plus is to provide ‘whole person’ support for ex-offenders and others who seek help to break from destructive life styles and to help prepare them for a purposeful future.
Following a successful stay at Hope House, residents are offered move-on accommodation in one of our Phase 3 shared flats or houses.
In order for us to track a donation in response to Henry’s initiative, please use the reference HM/HH and we will ensure the money is allocated correctly.