Talk First
Analysis
Talk First is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in June 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Talk First reported income of £193k and spending of £177k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £85k to £193k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Talk First sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gillingham Community Church (£193k), Brent Indian Association (£193k) and Minehead Baptist Church (£193k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAMILY CONFLICT, ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OR RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF FAMILY MEDIATION, FAMILY SUPPORT AND GROUP WORK ACTIVITIES.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Community Church | Dorset | £193k |
| Brent Indian Association | Wembley | £193k |
| Minehead Baptist Church | Minehead | £193k |
| Bay Charitable Trust | London | £193k |