First Steps Nursery
Also known as: First Steps Nurseries, Meithrinfeydd Camau Cyntaf
To advance the development and education of mainly, but not exclusively, pre-school children, by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and activities through the medium of Welsh and English and by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
Activities & Mission
To advance the development and education of mainly, but not exclusively, pre-school children, by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and activities through the medium of Welsh and English and by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% 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 90% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,408,772 | £1,555,007 | £1,555,007 | £400,225 | £400,000 | 80 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,251,049 | £1,277,931 | £1,277,931 | £546,460 | £500,000 | 73 / 9 |
| 2022 | £1,110,230 | £1,013,611 | £1,013,611 | £573,342 | £573,342 | 60 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,044,908 | £877,586 | £877,586 | £457,972 | £300,000 | 55 / 3 |
| 2020 | £909,842 | £619,192 | £619,192 | £290,650 | £309,596 | 45 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about First Steps Nursery
What does First Steps Nursery do?
To advance the development and education of mainly, but not exclusively, pre-school children, by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities and activities through the medium of Welsh and English and by encouraging parents to understand and provide for the needs of their children.
How much income did First Steps Nursery report in 2024?
First Steps Nursery reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is First Steps Nursery?
First Steps Nursery has a program ratio of 110.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% 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 Nursery registered as a charity?
First Steps Nursery was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2018 as charity number 1181057. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs First Steps Nursery?
First Steps Nursery is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sian Mererid Boswell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does First Steps Nursery operate?
First Steps Nursery operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is First Steps Nursery a registered charity?
Yes — First Steps Nursery is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181057.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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