--- title: "Haven First — check charity number 1064495 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Haven First a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1064495. Accommodation/housing charity based in Stevenage. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/haven-first retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:40:13.092Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Haven First is a registered charity (number 1064495) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. 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 Haven First? Registered charity number 1064495 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Stevenage Website [www.havenfirst.org.uk](http://www.havenfirst.org.uk/) ## What does Haven First do? Providing short term accommodation for single homeless persons. Engaging our clients in activities structured to help return to independent living. Supporting our clients in making the transformation. Daytime activities. ## What causes is Haven First registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Haven First yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Haven First 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=haven-first&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.havenfirst.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Haven First a legitimate charity? Yes. Haven First is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1064495) 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 Haven First's charity number? Haven First's charity number is 1064495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1064495? Search 1064495 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 Haven First do? Providing short term accommodation for single homeless persons. Engaging our clients in activities structured to help return to independent living. Supporting our clients in making the transformation. Daytime activities. Does Haven First have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haven First. 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 Haven First? Haven First's website is http://www.havenfirst.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/1064495).