--- title: "First Port — charity SC037942" description: "First Port (charity SC037942). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-port retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:43:45.768Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Port is listed as a registered charity (number SC037942) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £2,725,810 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about First Port? Registered charity number SC037942 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,725,810 Website [www.firstport.org.uk](http://www.firstport.org.uk/) ## What does First Port do? Firstport is Scotland's agency for start up social enterprise. We support social entrepreneurs to refine, develop, start up and grow their social enterprises through advice, start up grants, business support, investment readiness support and early stage social investment. ## What causes is First Port registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Port yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Port 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to First Port? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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First Port's charity number is SC037942. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037942? Search SC037942 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does First Port do? Firstport is Scotland's agency for start up social enterprise. We support social entrepreneurs to refine, develop, start up and grow their social enterprises through advice, start up grants, business support, investment readiness support and early stage social investment. Does First Port have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Port. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to First Port? First Port's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstport.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC037942).