--- title: "First Touch — check charity number 1072500 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Touch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072500. Education/training charity based in Blackshaw Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-touch retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:39:58.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Touch is a registered charity (number 1072500) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £211,505 (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 Touch? Registered charity number 1072500 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blackshaw Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £211,505 Website [www.first-touch.org.uk](http://www.first-touch.org.uk/) ## What does First Touch do? First Touch is concerned with the relief, care and treatment of premature and sick new babies in the neonatal unit at St George Hospital, by providing and assisting in the provision of specialist equipment and improved amenities and facilities, and to support and assist the families of such babies who are or who have been on the unit. ## What causes is First Touch registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Touch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Touch 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-touch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.first-touch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Touch a legitimate charity? Yes. First Touch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072500) 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 Touch's charity number? First Touch's charity number is 1072500. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072500? Search 1072500 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 Touch do? First Touch is concerned with the relief, care and treatment of premature and sick new babies in the neonatal unit at St George Hospital, by providing and assisting in the provision of specialist equipment and improved amenities and facilities, and to support and assist the families of such babies who are or who have been on the unit. Does First Touch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Touch. 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 Touch? First Touch's website is http://www.first-touch.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/1072500).