First UK

Also known as: Firstrobotics

We make STEM education and careers less intimidating, diverse and inclusive - using robots, mentors, accredited content, epic competitions, and industry judged awards. We support less represented 12 to 18 year-olds in schools and community groups across the UK to design, build, code, and compete with a robot to take on a global challenge.

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Activities & Mission

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£951,880

Latest Expenditure

£757,863

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 23.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £880,065

Charitable Activities £71,815

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £725,719

Raising Funds £32,144

Governance £145,853

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£951,880	£757,863	£725,719	£343,684	£343,684	7 / 607
2024	£608,307	£695,624	£671,262	£149,667	£149,667	6 / 356
2023	£598,518	£446,776	£435,102	£236,985	£100,000	6 / 296
2022	£241,833	£264,538				0 / 100
2021	£334,687	£392,978				0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about First UK

What does First UK do?

How much income did First UK report in 2025?

First UK reported total income of £952k and reported expenditure of £758k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is First UK?

First UK has a program ratio of 76.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was First UK registered as a charity?

First UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2018 as charity number 1178433. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs First UK?

First UK is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Amelia Gould. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does First UK operate?

First UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is First UK a registered charity?

Yes — First UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178433.