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THE PROVISION OF A GIVING AND SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMME. STUDENTS ACROSS A SECONDARY SCHOOL YEAR GROUP TAKE PART IN A PROGRAMME THAT SEES THEM UNDERSTAND SOCIAL ISSUES, RESEARCH AND CONNECT WITH LOCAL CHARITIES WHO THEY SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL ACTION. CLASSES COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER AT A SCHOOL FINAL TO SHOWCASE THEIR SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS, WITH THE WINNING CLASS WINNING £1,000 FOR THEIR CHARITY

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Activities & Mission

THE PROVISION OF A GIVING AND SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMME. STUDENTS ACROSS A SECONDARY SCHOOL YEAR GROUP TAKE PART IN A PROGRAMME THAT SEES THEM UNDERSTAND SOCIAL ISSUES, RESEARCH AND CONNECT WITH LOCAL CHARITIES WHO THEY SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL ACTION. CLASSES COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER AT A SCHOOL FINAL TO SHOWCASE THEIR SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS, WITH THE WINNING CLASS WINNING £1,000 FOR THEIR CHARITY

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£907,531
Latest Expenditure
£858,118

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £744,072
Charitable Activities £145,450
Other Trading £0
Investments £18,009
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £765,206
Raising Funds £89,639
Governance £1,320
Grants to Institutions £201,247
Other Expenditure £3,273

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£907,531
£858,118£765,206£388,471£388,4718 / 0
2024
£886,112
£812,381£809,328£339,058£339,0588 / 0
2023
£795,830
£833,919£833,919£265,327£235,00010 / 0
2022
£707,625
£807,584£807,584£303,416£282,1119 / 0
2021
£596,370
£566,039£566,039£403,375£373,7757 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First Give

What does First Give do?

THE PROVISION OF A GIVING AND SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMME. STUDENTS ACROSS A SECONDARY SCHOOL YEAR GROUP TAKE PART IN A PROGRAMME THAT SEES THEM UNDERSTAND SOCIAL ISSUES, RESEARCH AND CONNECT WITH LOCAL CHARITIES WHO THEY SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL ACTION. CLASSES COMPETE WITH EACH OTHER AT A SCHOOL FINAL TO SHOWCASE THEIR SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS, WITH THE WINNING CLASS WINNING £1,000 FOR THEIR CHARITY

How much income did First Give report in 2025?

First Give reported total income of £908k and reported expenditure of £858k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was First Give registered as a charity?

First Give was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2014 as charity number 1156416. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs First Give?

First Give is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Daryl Fielding. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First Give operate?

First Give operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is First Give a registered charity?

Yes — First Give is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156416.

Details

Address
Pears Hub
Haskell House
152 West End Lane
LONDON
Registration Date
27 March 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5043903
Charity Number
1156416

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Trustees

Daryl Fielding Chair
Alice Ward
Fabian Gupta De Fabiani
Michael Francis Durham
Susan Sara Mandelbaum

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