Firstlight Trust
A grass-roots charity enabling ex-Service and ex-Emergency personnel and their families rebuild their lives.
Activities & Mission
A grass-roots charity enabling ex-Service and ex-Emergency personnel and their families rebuild their lives.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 69). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 51% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £671,364 | £1,015,420 | £975,170 | -£169,446 | £0 | 30 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,156,265 | £1,048,698 | £992,384 | £174,611 | £158,529 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £671,228 | £675,331 | £647,140 | £67,044 | £9,169 | 26 / 0 |
| 2020 | £758,017 | £715,459 | £641,890 | £71,147 | £39,897 | 26 / 1 |
| 2019 | £613,015 | £632,620 | £545,601 | £28,589 | £53,000 | 25 / 8 |
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Frequently asked questions about Firstlight Trust
What does Firstlight Trust do?
A grass-roots charity enabling ex-Service and ex-Emergency personnel and their families rebuild their lives.
How much income did Firstlight Trust report in 2023?
Firstlight Trust reported total income of £671k and reported expenditure of £1.02m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Firstlight Trust?
Firstlight Trust has a program ratio of 145.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Armed forces charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 69 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Firstlight Trust registered as a charity?
Firstlight Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2012 as charity number 1149496. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Firstlight Trust?
Firstlight Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Firstlight Trust operate?
Firstlight Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Firstlight Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Firstlight Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149496.
Details
34 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated