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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.

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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,452,816
Latest Expenditure
£1,432,201

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,500
Charitable Activities £1,434,837
Other Trading £0
Investments £29
Other Income £1,450

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,432,201
Raising Funds £0
Governance £48,604
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,452,816
£1,432,201£1,432,201£420,840£420,00070 / 9
2024
£1,408,772
£1,555,007£1,555,007£400,225£400,00080 / 4
2023
£1,251,049
£1,277,931£1,277,931£546,460£500,00073 / 9
2022
£1,110,230
£1,013,611£1,013,611£573,342£573,34260 / 0
2021
£1,044,908
£877,586£877,586£457,972£300,00055 / 3

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 2025?

First Steps Nursery reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Address
18 MAIN ROAD
TONTEG
CF38 1PN
Registration Date
7 December 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5127108
Charity Number
1181057

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Trustees

Sian Mererid Boswell Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Juliet Jones
Nigel Kennedy

Also Known As

  • First Steps Nurseries
  • Meithrinfeydd Camau Cyntaf

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30 July 2026
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