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title: "First Step Recovery — check charity number 1211417 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Step Recovery a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211417. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Walsall. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-step-recovery
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:41.644Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Step Recovery is a registered charity (number 1211417) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Recovery?

Registered charity number

1211417

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Walsall

Website

[www.firststeprecovery.org.uk](https://www.firststeprecovery.org.uk/)

## What does First Step Recovery do?

Drug and alcohol charity helping people find a way into recovery

## What causes is First Step Recovery registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Step Recovery 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?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is First Step Recovery a legitimate charity?

Yes. First Step Recovery is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211417) 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 Recovery's charity number?

First Step Recovery's charity number is 1211417. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1211417?

Search 1211417 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 Recovery do?

Drug and alcohol charity helping people find a way into recovery

Does First Step Recovery have reviews and complaints?

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

First Step Recovery's website is https://www.firststeprecovery.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/1211417).