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title: "First Step Trust — check charity number 1077959 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Step Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1077959. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ruston Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-step-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:59:46.466Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Step Trust is a registered charity (number 1077959) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,370,300 (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 Trust?

Registered charity number

1077959

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Ruston Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,370,300

Website

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

## What does First Step Trust do?

FST seeks to enable socially excluded people experiencing enduring mental health problems & other disadvantages to have the opportunity to work & to access paid employment. FST, in partnership with statutory agencies & other partners, sets up projects that assist its service users to gain work skills & qualifications while overcoming the barriers & difficulties to employment in their daily life.

## What causes is First Step Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

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

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

Yes. First Step Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1077959) 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 Trust's charity number?

First Step Trust's charity number is 1077959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1077959?

Search 1077959 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 Trust do?

FST seeks to enable socially excluded people experiencing enduring mental health problems & other disadvantages to have the opportunity to work & to access paid employment. FST, in partnership with statutory agencies & other partners, sets up projects that assist its service users to gain work skills & qualifications while overcoming the barriers & difficulties to employment in their daily life.

Does First Step Trust have reviews and complaints?

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

First Step Trust's website is http://www.firststeptrust.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/1077959).