Tennis First
The Charity awards grants to young tennis players who aspire to become professional competitive players.
Activities & Mission
The Charity awards grants to young tennis players who aspire to become professional competitive players.
Grants
Tennis First is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £280,514
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, amateur sport and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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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 | £300,604 | £280,514 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £384,928 | £385,862 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £215,130 | £353,431 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2022 | £386,736 | £298,528 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £192,554 | £149,680 | 0 / 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.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated