Is Haven First a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Haven First as a registered charity (number 1064495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Haven First's charity number?

Haven First's charity number is 1064495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1064495?

Search 1064495 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Haven First have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haven First. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Haven First?

Haven First's website listed in our register data is http://www.havenfirst.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.

What was Haven First previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Haven First: Stevenage Haven.

When was Haven First registered as a charity?

Haven First was entered on the register on 19 September 1997. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03366848).

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Haven First

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Haven First is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include accommodation/housing.

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What are the key facts about Haven First?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1064495
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stevenage
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.havenfirst.org.uk

Quick answer

Haven First (number 1064495) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Haven First do?

Providing short term accommodation for single homeless persons. Engaging our clients in activities structured to help return to independent living. Supporting our clients in making the transformation. Daytime activities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Haven First

Answers Haven First gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Haven First as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 September 1997
Company number: 03366848 (Companies House)
Also known as: The Haven Charity Appeal
Previous names on the register: Stevenage Haven
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Haven First registered for?

Accommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Haven First yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Haven First. 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

What should you check before donating to Haven First?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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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Frequently asked questions

Is Haven First a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Haven First as a registered charity (number 1064495) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Haven First's charity number?: Haven First's charity number is 1064495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1064495?: Search 1064495 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Haven First do?: Providing short term accommodation for single homeless persons. Engaging our clients in activities structured to help return to independent living. Supporting our clients in making the transformation. Daytime activities.
Does Haven First have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haven First. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Haven First?: Haven First's website listed in our register data is http://www.havenfirst.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Haven First?: The register records Haven First as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Haven First previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Haven First: Stevenage Haven.
When was Haven First registered as a charity?: Haven First was entered on the register on 19 September 1997. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03366848).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.