Haven First

Also known as: Stevenage Haven, The Haven Charity Appeal

Providing short term accommodation for single homeless persons. Engaging our clients in activities structured to help return to independent living. Supporting our clients in making the transformation. Daytime activities.

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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.

Local Authority

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£0

Latest Expenditure

£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £348,950

Charitable Activities £2,068,949

Other Trading £0

Investments £7,667

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,342,500

Raising Funds £5,235

Governance £10,581

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 2023.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2023	£2,425,566	£2,347,735	£2,342,500	£0	£0	45 / 20
2022	£2,178,632	£2,007,858	£2,002,004	£2,261,862	£1,303,369	44 / 20
2021	£2,088,975	£1,979,484	£1,975,259	£2,091,088	£1,094,956	42 / 11
2020	£2,172,376	£1,478,406	£1,473,773	£1,981,597	£1,105,185	39 / 11

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Frequently asked questions about Haven First

What does Haven First do?

How much income did Haven First report in 2023?

Haven First reported total income of £2.43m and reported expenditure of £2.35m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Haven First registered as a charity?

Haven First was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1997 as charity number 1064495. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Haven First?

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

Where does Haven First operate?

Haven First operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Haven First a registered charity?

Yes — Haven First is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064495.