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The First Step LTD

Also known as: Knowsley Domestic Violence Support Service, First Step

Provision of information, advice, support services and refuge to any resident of Knowsley Borough affected by domestic violence including victim/survivors and children

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Activities & Mission

Provision of information, advice, support services and refuge to any resident of Knowsley Borough affected by domestic violence including victim/survivors and children

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,404,742
Latest Expenditure
£1,300,628

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,304
Charitable Activities £1,388,354
Other Trading £0
Investments £13,084
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,300,628
Raising Funds £0
Governance £7,800
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,404,742
£1,300,628£1,300,628£648,139£648,13927 / 4
2024
£1,515,806
£1,303,349£1,303,349£544,025£544,02524 / 5
2023
£1,095,043
£998,411£998,411£331,568£315,61323 / 3
2022
£882,180
£855,441£855,441£234,936£224,57421 / 3
2021
£712,747
£700,544£700,544£208,197£208,19717 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The First Step LTD

What does The First Step LTD do?

Provision of information, advice, support services and refuge to any resident of Knowsley Borough affected by domestic violence including victim/survivors and children

How much income did The First Step LTD report in 2025?

The First Step LTD reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The First Step LTD registered as a charity?

The First Step LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 1996 as charity number 1054533. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The First Step LTD?

The First Step LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The First Step LTD operate?

The First Step LTD operates in Knowsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The First Step LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The First Step LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054533.

Details

Address
FIRST STEP CENTRE
Old Schoolhouse
St Johns Road
Huyton
LIVERPOOL
L36 0UX
Registration Date
11 April 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1054533
Charity Number
1054533

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Trustees

ALISON hulse Mrs
Germaine Fryer
Hayley Thornton
Heather Roche
JESSICA Privilege
Kevin Rigby
Malka Livingstone Mrs

Also Known As

  • Knowsley Domestic Violence Support Service
  • First Step

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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