--- title: "First Steps (Bath) — check charity number 1012690 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Steps (Bath) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012690. Education/training charity based in Woodhouse Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-steps-bath retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:47:14.629Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Steps (Bath) is a registered charity (number 1012690) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,008,995 (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 Steps (Bath)? Registered charity number 1012690 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Woodhouse Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,008,995 Website [www.firststepsbath.org.uk](http://www.firststepsbath.org.uk/) ## What does First Steps (Bath) do? First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath. ## What causes is First Steps (Bath) registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Steps (Bath) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Steps (Bath) 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first-steps-bath&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firststepsbath.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Steps (Bath) a legitimate charity? Yes. First Steps (Bath) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012690) 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 Steps (Bath)'s charity number? First Steps (Bath)'s charity number is 1012690. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012690? Search 1012690 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 Steps (Bath) do? First Steps (Bath) is a Registered Charity and an accredited Social Enterprise. Our aim is to improve outcomes for young children in areas of need by working alongside their families and other professionals, through our Early Childhood Community Centres at Woodhouse Road, Twerton and at Moorfields Road and our Specialist Early Years Centre, Bath Opportunity Pre School, (BOP), Frome Road, Bath. Does First Steps (Bath) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Steps (Bath). 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 Steps (Bath)? First Steps (Bath)'s website is http://www.firststepsbath.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/1012690).