First Steps (bath)
Also known as: First Steps Centre for Children and Families (bath), First Steps Nursery (bath), First Steps Centre, First Steps Moorlands
First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath.
Activities & Mission
First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £2,008,995 | £1,969,451 | £1,969,451 | £1,777,301 | £476,468 | 54 / 2 |
| 2024 | £1,726,634 | £1,858,994 | £1,858,994 | £1,737,757 | £403,929 | 53 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,588,117 | £1,541,868 | £1,541,868 | £1,870,117 | £508,067 | 51 / 4 |
| 2022 | £1,318,616 | £1,370,618 | £1,370,618 | £1,823,868 | £437,994 | 49 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,420,079 | £1,235,874 | £1,235,874 | £1,875,870 | £423,033 | 42 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Steps (bath)
What does First Steps (bath) do?
First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath.
How much income did First Steps (bath) report in 2025?
First Steps (bath) reported total income of £2.01m and reported expenditure of £1.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Steps (bath)?
First Steps (bath) has a program ratio of 98.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was First Steps (bath) registered as a charity?
First Steps (bath) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 1992 as charity number 1012690. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs First Steps (bath)?
First Steps (bath) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Steps (bath) operate?
First Steps (bath) operates in Bath And North East Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Steps (bath) a registered charity?
Yes — First Steps (bath) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012690.
Details
Woodhouse Road
Bath
BA2 1SY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- First Steps Centre for Children and Families (bath)
- First Steps Nursery (bath)
- First Steps Centre
- First Steps Moorlands
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated