Is Deptford First a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Deptford First as a registered charity (number 288169) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Deptford First's charity number?

Deptford First's charity number is 288169. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 288169?

Search 288169 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Deptford First have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deptford First. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Deptford First?

Deptford First's website listed in our register data is https://www.deptfordfirst.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Deptford First previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Deptford First: Deptford Into the 80's Trust.

When was Deptford First registered as a charity?

Deptford First was entered on the register on 17 November 1983.

Registered charity · No. 288169

Deptford First

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Deptford First is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Deptford First?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,838
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,066
Registered charity number: 288169
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.deptfordfirst.org.uk

Quick answer

Deptford First (number 288169) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Deptford First do?

Promoting local cohesion. Assisting local initiatives. Helping local people in dificulties.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Deptford First

Answers Deptford First gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Deptford First as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 November 1983
Previous names on the register: Deptford Into the 80's Trust
Where it says it operates: Lewisham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Deptford First registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Deptford First yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Deptford First. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Deptford First?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Deptford First a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Deptford First as a registered charity (number 288169) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Deptford First's charity number?: Deptford First's charity number is 288169. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 288169?: Search 288169 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Deptford First do?: Promoting local cohesion. Assisting local initiatives. Helping local people in dificulties.
Does Deptford First have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Deptford First. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Deptford First?: Deptford First's website listed in our register data is https://www.deptfordfirst.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Deptford First?: The register does not record Deptford First as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Deptford First previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Deptford First: Deptford Into the 80's Trust.
When was Deptford First registered as a charity?: Deptford First was entered on the register on 17 November 1983.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.