First Growth
First Growth aims to work with or make grants to organisations for general charitable purposes. The aims of First Growth are to:1. support children and young people;2. prevent or relieve poverty; and3. support education and research to enhance economic and community development. First Growth's aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was set up to further.
Activities & Mission
First Growth aims to work with or make grants to organisations for general charitable purposes. The aims of First Growth are to:1. support children and young people;2. prevent or relieve poverty; and3. support education and research to enhance economic and community development. First Growth's aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was set up to further.
Grants
First Growth is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £37,524
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £37,500 | £37,524 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £12,045 | £67,695 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £59,075 | £17,162 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £68,990 | £65,325 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £43,299 | £120,813 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Growth
What does First Growth do?
First Growth aims to work with or make grants to organisations for general charitable purposes. The aims of First Growth are to:1. support children and young people;2. prevent or relieve poverty; and3. support education and research to enhance economic and community development. First Growth's aims fully reflect the purposes that the charity was set up to further.
How much income did First Growth report in 2025?
First Growth reported total income of £38k and reported expenditure of £38k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was First Growth registered as a charity?
First Growth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 2011 as charity number 1144538. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs First Growth?
First Growth is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Thomas Laithwaite. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Growth operate?
First Growth operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Growth a registered charity?
Yes — First Growth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144538.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated