First Light South West LTD
Also known as: Twelves Company, First Light
First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services.
Activities & Mission
First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services.
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 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 49% of UK Social welfare 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 | £5,464,897 | £5,520,373 | £5,393,836 | £1,860,704 | £754,773 | 129 / 8 |
| 2024 | £5,318,566 | £5,610,715 | £5,526,044 | £1,916,180 | £603,299 | 141 / 10 |
| 2023 | £4,801,006 | £4,607,827 | £4,556,918 | £2,208,329 | £695,547 | 105 / 9 |
| 2022 | £4,185,584 | £3,525,841 | £3,481,137 | £2,015,150 | £693,676 | 79 / 7 |
| 2021 | £3,355,661 | £2,670,449 | £2,670,449 | £1,355,407 | £633,941 | 66 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Light South West LTD
What does First Light South West LTD do?
First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services.
How much income did First Light South West LTD report in 2025?
First Light South West LTD reported total income of £5.46m and reported expenditure of £5.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Light South West LTD?
First Light South West LTD has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Light South West LTD registered as a charity?
First Light South West LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 2002 as charity number 1090457. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs First Light South West LTD?
First Light South West LTD is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Light South West LTD operate?
First Light South West LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Light South West LTD a registered charity?
Yes — First Light South West LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090457.
Details
The Business Centre
2 Cattedown Road
PLYMOUTH
PL4 0EG
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Also Known As
- Twelves Company
- First Light
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated