Is First Step Community Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists First Step Community Project as a registered charity (number SC028891) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is First Step Community Project's charity number?

First Step Community Project's charity number is SC028891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028891?

Search SC028891 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.

Does First Step Community Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Step Community Project. 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 Step Community Project?

First Step Community Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.firststepmusselburgh.co.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.

When was First Step Community Project registered as a charity?

First Step Community Project was entered on the register on 23 March 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC028891Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

First Step Community Project

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

First Step Community Project is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about First Step Community Project?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £482,688
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £465,049
Registered charity number: SC028891
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.firststepmusselburgh.co.uk

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First Step Community Project (number SC028891) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does First Step Community Project do?

First Step aims to provide opportunities for local families with young children to make positive choices in their lives by providing supportive centre-based and outreach activities which encourage parents and children to develop their self-esteem, confidence and skills. We do this by taking a holistic approach to working with local families by offering the following services and parenting activities: Parenting support, individually and in groups Nursery provision for children aged 2-5 and funded eligible two year olds Funded places for 3 and 4 year olds Groups and courses for parents Outre…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for First Step Community Project

Answers First Step Community Project gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 March 1999
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is First Step Community Project registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for First Step Community Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score First Step Community Project. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Step Community Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists First Step Community Project as a registered charity (number SC028891) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is First Step Community Project's charity number?: First Step Community Project's charity number is SC028891. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028891?: Search SC028891 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 Step Community Project do?: First Step aims to provide opportunities for local families with young children to make positive choices in their lives by providing supportive centre-based and outreach activities which encourage parents and children to develop their self-esteem, confidence and skills. We do this by taking a holistic approach to working with local families by offering the following services and parenting activities: Parenting support, individually and in groups Nursery provision for children aged 2-5 and funded eligible two year olds Funded places for 3 and 4 year olds Groups and courses for parents Outre…
Does First Step Community Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Step Community Project. 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 Step Community Project?: First Step Community Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.firststepmusselburgh.co.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.
When was First Step Community Project registered as a charity?: First Step Community Project was entered on the register on 23 March 1999.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.