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title: "First Step Opportunity Group — check charity number 1106002 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Step Opportunity Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1106002. Education/training charity based in Tangmere Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-step-opportunity-group
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:42.601Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Step Opportunity Group is a registered charity (number 1106002) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £294,016 (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 Opportunity Group?

Registered charity number

1106002

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Tangmere Crescent

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£294,016

Website

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

## What does First Step Opportunity Group do?

First Step provides support for families of children with special needs and/or disabilities and offers a range of services which support children to reach their individual potential, through developmental play and learning.

## What causes is First Step Opportunity Group registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Step Opportunity Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Step Opportunity Group 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 Opportunity Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. First Step Opportunity Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1106002) 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 Opportunity Group's charity number?

First Step Opportunity Group's charity number is 1106002. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1106002?

Search 1106002 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 Opportunity Group do?

First Step provides support for families of children with special needs and/or disabilities and offers a range of services which support children to reach their individual potential, through developmental play and learning.

Does First Step Opportunity Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Step Opportunity Group. 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 Opportunity Group?

First Step Opportunity Group's website is http://www.firststep.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/1106002).