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title: "First Steps Ed — check charity number 1185092 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is First Steps Ed a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185092. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Woburn House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-steps-ed
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:36:29.407Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

First Steps Ed is a registered charity (number 1185092) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,398,731 (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 Ed?

Registered charity number

1185092

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Woburn House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,398,731

Website

[www.firststepsed.co.uk](http://www.firststepsed.co.uk/)

## What does First Steps Ed do?

First Steps ED is a national eating disorder charity supporting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. In the field of eating disorders, we offer the widest range of high-quality care focused on the needs of the individual. The services include psychotherapy, counselling, workshops, peer support and online tools for everyone impacted by eating disorders, including family and loved ones.

## What causes is First Steps Ed registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Steps Ed yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Steps Ed 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is First Steps Ed a legitimate charity?

Yes. First Steps Ed is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185092) 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 Ed's charity number?

First Steps Ed's charity number is 1185092. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185092?

Search 1185092 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 Ed do?

First Steps ED is a national eating disorder charity supporting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. In the field of eating disorders, we offer the widest range of high-quality care focused on the needs of the individual. The services include psychotherapy, counselling, workshops, peer support and online tools for everyone impacted by eating disorders, including family and loved ones.

Does First Steps Ed have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Steps Ed. 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 Ed?

First Steps Ed's website is http://www.firststepsed.co.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/1185092).