First Fruit
To provide the advancement education and relief of poverty of people in needy circumstances involving the provision of assistance and training for the development of skills in coping with life and employment. To promote the advancement of the Christian Faith.
Activities & Mission
To provide the advancement education and relief of poverty of people in needy circumstances involving the provision of assistance and training for the development of skills in coping with life and employment. To promote the advancement of the Christian Faith.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,997,808 | £1,517,340 | £1,517,340 | £3,031,903 | £1,234,618 | 15 / 8 |
| 2024 | £1,679,700 | £1,239,851 | £1,239,851 | £2,551,434 | £0 | 15 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,293,805 | £1,110,347 | £1,110,347 | £2,111,585 | £2,111,585 | 12 / 8 |
| 2022 | £1,610,127 | £949,802 | £949,802 | £1,928,127 | £1,928,127 | 12 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,088,625 | £892,771 | £892,771 | £1,267,802 | £1,267,802 | 13 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Fruit
What does First Fruit do?
To provide the advancement education and relief of poverty of people in needy circumstances involving the provision of assistance and training for the development of skills in coping with life and employment. To promote the advancement of the Christian Faith.
How much income did First Fruit report in 2025?
First Fruit reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Fruit?
First Fruit has a program ratio of 76.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Fruit registered as a charity?
First Fruit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 1997 as charity number 1066749. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs First Fruit?
First Fruit is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER SELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Fruit operate?
First Fruit operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Fruit a registered charity?
Yes — First Fruit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066749.
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London
E7 9JH
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