SECOND STAGE

Registration #1212854 · Registered

www.second-stage.org

fi@second-stage.org

26 Great Queen Street London WC2B 5BL

40
out of 100
Needs Review

Second Stage supports the rehabilitation of offenders and those at risk of offending or re-offending through training programmes in prisons and in the community to assist them in finding employment, primarily but not exclusively in backstage skilled crafts in the theatre and live events industries. We also work with potential employers to break down barriers and promote Fair Chance Employment.

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About SECOND STAGE

SECOND STAGE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1212854). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Needs Review" rating with a CharityScore of 40/100 — a charity with several areas that warrant further review before donating. This score suggests several areas of concern that donors should investigate before giving. No financial data has been submitted to the Charity Commission for SECOND STAGE, which may indicate the charity's income falls below the filing threshold, or that returns have not been submitted. According to the Charity Commission register, SECOND STAGE describes its activities as follows: Second Stage supports the rehabilitation of offenders and those at risk of offending or re-offending through training programmes in prisons and in the community to assist them in finding employment, primarily but not exclusively in backstage skilled crafts in the theatre and live events industries. We also work with potential employers to break down barriers and promote Fair Chance Employment. Our analysis identified 1 minor governance flag for SECOND STAGE. No critical or high-severity concerns were found. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

Low
Transparency: No financial data available

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health0 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing0 / 10

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026