Is First a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First as a registered charity (number SC034720) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 First's charity number?

First's charity number is SC034720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC034720?

Search SC034720 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does First have reviews and complaints?

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

How can I donate to First?

First's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstforfife.co.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.

When was First registered as a charity?

First was entered on the register on 14 June 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC034720Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

First

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

First is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about First?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £918,274
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,355,511
Registered charity number: SC034720
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.firstforfife.co.uk

Quick answer

First (number SC034720) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 First do?

FIRST Limited provide a community based rehabilitation service and assess, prepare and support clients through a period in residential rehabilitation. Both services are available to those who live in Fife, have a substance use issue and wish to change their lifestyle.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for First

Answers First gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does First's money come from?

First reported £915k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £887k (97%), investments £27k (3%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£887k · 97%
Investments£27k · 3%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 June 2006
Also known as: Fife Intensive Rehabilitation and Substance Use Team (First) Limited
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is First registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for First yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score 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 First?

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Frequently asked questions

Is First a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First as a registered charity (number SC034720) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 First's charity number?: First's charity number is SC034720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC034720?: Search SC034720 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does First do?: FIRST Limited provide a community based rehabilitation service and assess, prepare and support clients through a period in residential rehabilitation. Both services are available to those who live in Fife, have a substance use issue and wish to change their lifestyle.
Does First have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to First?: First's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstforfife.co.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.
Where does First's money come from?: First reported £915k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £887k (97%), investments £27k (3%).
When was First registered as a charity?: First was entered on the register on 14 June 2006.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.