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Tennis First

The Charity awards grants to young tennis players who aspire to become professional competitive players.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity awards grants to young tennis players who aspire to become professional competitive players.

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
£300,604
Latest Expenditure
£280,514

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.3%
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£300,604
£280,5140 / 10
2024
£384,928
£385,8620 / 15
2023
£215,130
£353,4310 / 15
2022
£386,736
£298,5280 / 0
2021
£192,554
£149,6800 / 85

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tennis First

What does Tennis First do?

The Charity awards grants to young tennis players who aspire to become professional competitive players.

How much income did Tennis First report in 2025?

Tennis First reported total income of £301k and reported expenditure of £281k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Tennis First registered as a charity?

Tennis First was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2017 as charity number 1173079. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Tennis First?

Tennis First is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tennis First operate?

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

Is Tennis First a registered charity?

Yes — Tennis First is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173079.

Details

Address
Gowran House, 56 Broad Street
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6AG
Registration Date
18 May 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5090311
Charity Number
1173079

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Trustees

Brendan Dermot Gilson
Christopher Courtenay Perrin
Douglas Fordham
James Calder
Johnson Daniel Garner
Lianne Estelle Firth MBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Mark Laurence
Stephanie Elisabeth Hauser
Suzanne Michelle Hassan

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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