Step Out Sheffield

This page provides information about Step Out Sheffield’s legal status, governance, policies, insurance, and public documents, including annual reports and meeting minutes.

Charity Status

Step Out Sheffield became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 24 October 2024 and is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

• Charity number: 1210645
• Legal form: Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

Constitution

Our governing document sets out how Step Out Sheffield operates.

• Step Out Sheffield CIO Constitution (Approved by the Charity Commission on 24 October 2024) 

Privacy and Data Protection

Step Out Sheffield is a Ramblers Wellbeing Walks partner. We use personal data only for administering the walking scheme and anonymised monitoring and reporting. All data handling is in line with the Ramblers Privacy Policy

Insurance Cover

Step Out Sheffield is insured through Ramblers Wellbeing Walks.

Insurance Documents

• Public Liability Insurance Certificate – Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
• Personal Accident Insurance – Volunteers only
• Insurance factsheet – summary of cover
• Incident / Accident Report Form 

These policies ensure appropriate cover for volunteers and organised walks.

Equality, Safeguarding and Volunteering Policies

Step Out Sheffield follows Ramblers’ national frameworks and policies.

Equality and Diversity

• Ramblers Equality and Diversity Framework

Volunteering

• Volunteer Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding Factsheet
• Safeguarding Policy
• Safeguarding Procedure

These policies help ensure a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for everyone involved.

Complaints and Problem Solving

Step Out Sheffield uses Ramblers procedures for managing concerns fairly and transparently.

Complaints

• Complaints Policy
• Complaints Procedure

Problem Solving

• Problem Solving Policy
• Problem Solving Procedure 

Officers and Key Roles

Current Officers

• Chair: Francis Feeley
• Secretary: Sharon Williams
• Treasurer: Vickie Goddard
• Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Coordinator: Sue Lee
• Website Manager: Sue Lee

Meetings, Reports and Public Documents

Records of meetings, annual and financial and health and safety reports are available here. 

Need More Information?

If you have questions about our legal status, policies, or governance:

📞 07505 639 524
📧 admin@stepoutsheffield.co.uk