--- title: "First — charity SC034720" description: "First (charity SC034720). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:46:27.873Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First is listed as a registered charity (number SC034720) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £918,274 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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? Registered charity number SC034720 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Fife Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £918,274 Website [www.firstforfife.co.uk](http://www.firstforfife.co.uk/) ## What does First do? FIRST Limited provide a community based rehabilitation service and assess, prepare and support clients through a period in residential rehabilitation. Both services are available to those who live in Fife, have a substance use issue and wish to change their lifestyle. ## What causes is First registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 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. 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? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=first&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firstforfife.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is First a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists First as a registered charity (number SC034720) 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's charity number? First's charity number is SC034720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034720? Search SC034720 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 do? FIRST Limited provide a community based rehabilitation service and assess, prepare and support clients through a period in residential rehabilitation. Both services are available to those who live in Fife, have a substance use issue and wish to change their lifestyle. Does First have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First. 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? First's website listed in our register data is http://www.firstforfife.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. 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=SC034720).