Family First
Analysis
Family First is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ipswich. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, 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 March 2025, Family First reported income of £76k and spending of £51k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £21k to £76k (+267%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 140%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Family First sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beeston U3a (£76k), Manchester Congolese Organisation Ltd (£76k) and The Crescent Institute (£76k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Family First is a local Christian Charity which has a vision to see families flourish and children who are valued and cared for within positive constructive environments. Trained volunteers are matched and visit families regularly, enabling them to develop their capacity in supporting themselves and find solutions to the challenges that impact their lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beeston U3a | Nottingham | £76k |
| Manchester Congolese Organisation Ltd | Manchester | £76k |
| The Crescent Institute | Bolton | £76k |
| The Guild of Health and St Raphael | Staffs | £76k |