first light south west ltd

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. First Light South West LTD is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Plymouth and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where First Light South West LTD is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,318,566

Latest Expenditure

£5,610,715

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,281,275

Charitable Activities £5,230

Other Trading £0

Investments £32,061

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,526,044

Raising Funds £84,671

Governance £35,867

Grants to Institutions £739,662

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£2,642,343	£2,401,508	£2,396,699	£670,195	£467,429	65 / 13