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title: "First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland — check charity number 1165062 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165062. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Alliance House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-step-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland
retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:34:37.349Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is a registered charity (number 1165062) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £304,342 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland?

Registered charity number

1165062

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Alliance House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£304,342

Website

[www.firststepleicester.org.uk](http://www.firststepleicester.org.uk/)

## What does First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland do?

Provision of face-to-face counselling or emotional support to male victims of sexual abuse aged 13 years and above. In addition provision of counselling/support to nominated supporters. Provision of support, advice and advocacy service. Delivery of awareness raising sessions to external partners. Available to males living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

## What causes is First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland a legitimate charity?

Yes. First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165062) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland's charity number?

First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland's charity number is 1165062. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165062?

Search 1165062 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 Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland do?

Provision of face-to-face counselling or emotional support to male victims of sexual abuse aged 13 years and above. In addition provision of counselling/support to nominated supporters. Provision of support, advice and advocacy service. Delivery of awareness raising sessions to external partners. Available to males living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Does First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland. 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 Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland?

First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland's website is http://www.firststepleicester.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165062).