Is First Light CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First Light CIO as a registered charity (number 1194082) 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 First Light CIO's charity number?

First Light CIO's charity number is 1194082. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1194082?

Search 1194082 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 First Light CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Light CIO. 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 First Light CIO?

First Light CIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was First Light CIO registered as a charity?

First Light CIO was entered on the register on 14 April 2021.

Registered charity · No. 1194082CIO

First Light CIO

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

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What are the key facts about First Light CIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1194082
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): 4 Davy Avenue
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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First Light CIO (number 1194082) 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 First Light CIO do?

First Light CIO advances its charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular but not limited to relieving poverty and sickness and improving health anywhere in the world by:- making grants to other charities- providing or assisting in the provision of free medical treatment, provision of items, facilities and services.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for First Light CIO

Answers First Light CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, 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 First Light CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

First Light CIO's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 April 2021
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 First Light CIO registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for First Light CIO yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Light CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First Light CIO as a registered charity (number 1194082) 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 First Light CIO's charity number?: First Light CIO's charity number is 1194082. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1194082?: Search 1194082 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 First Light CIO do?: First Light CIO advances its charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular but not limited to relieving poverty and sickness and improving health anywhere in the world by:- making grants to other charities- providing or assisting in the provision of free medical treatment, provision of items, facilities and services.
Does First Light CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Light CIO. 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 First Light CIO?: First Light CIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to First Light CIO?: The register does not record First Light CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are First Light CIO's trustees paid?: First Light CIO's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was First Light CIO registered as a charity?: First Light CIO was entered on the register on 14 April 2021.

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.