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Sustainability First

Research and publication of policy papers and sustainability eg. water, waste, energy.

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Activities & Mission

Research and publication of policy papers and sustainability eg. water, waste, energy.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£470,877
Latest Expenditure
£468,184

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£470,877
£468,1840 / 0
2023
£294,202
£411,4160 / 0
2022
£356,897
£356,6430 / 0
2021
£258,503
£355,2930 / 0
2020
£406,083
£317,3730 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sustainability First

What does Sustainability First do?

Research and publication of policy papers and sustainability eg. water, waste, energy.

How much income did Sustainability First report in 2024?

Sustainability First reported total income of £471k and reported expenditure of £468k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sustainability First registered as a charity?

Sustainability First was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 2000 as charity number 1078994. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sustainability First?

Sustainability First is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Matthew Lunn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sustainability First operate?

Sustainability First operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sustainability First a registered charity?

Yes — Sustainability First is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1078994.

Details

Address
Sustainability First
85 Great Portland Street
First Floor
London
W1W 7LT
Registration Date
18 January 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3963279
Charity Number
1078994

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Trustees

John Matthew Lunn Chair
Amy Louise Whitney
DEREK LICKORISH
Eugenio Lupi
Joe Perkins
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucy Jane Holdaway
Sarah Helen Deasley
Steven John Harman

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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