First Days Children's Charity
Also known as: First Days
The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK by providing goods and services, particularly but not exclusively the provision of equipment, clothing and other goods and services for babies and children, to individuals in need and/or other charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Activities & Mission
The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK by providing goods and services, particularly but not exclusively the provision of equipment, clothing and other goods and services for babies and children, to individuals in need and/or other charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £452,313 | £573,087 | 0 / 127 | |||
| 2024 | £596,395 | £537,435 | £480,260 | £162,270 | £158,573 | 14 / 75 |
| 2023 | £530,951 | £523,433 | £462,884 | £79,000 | £60,529 | 13 / 65 |
| 2022 | £336,820 | £419,928 | 0 / 75 | |||
| 2021 | £443,930 | £365,667 | 0 / 195 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Days Children's Charity
What does First Days Children's Charity do?
The prevention or relief of poverty in the UK by providing goods and services, particularly but not exclusively the provision of equipment, clothing and other goods and services for babies and children, to individuals in need and/or other charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.
How much income did First Days Children's Charity report in 2025?
First Days Children's Charity reported total income of £452k and reported expenditure of £573k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Days Children's Charity?
First Days Children's Charity has a program ratio of 80.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Days Children's Charity registered as a charity?
First Days Children's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2014 as charity number 1157855. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs First Days Children's Charity?
First Days Children's Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert James Cant. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Days Children's Charity operate?
First Days Children's Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Days Children's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — First Days Children's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157855.
Details
Denmark Street
Wokingham
RG40 2AZ
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Also Known As
- First Days
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated