Is J-First Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists J-First Foundation as a registered charity (number 1106403) 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 J-First Foundation's charity number?

J-First Foundation's charity number is 1106403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1106403?

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Does J-First Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for J-First Foundation. 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 J-First Foundation?

J-First Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.youthenterprisecentre.com. 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 J-First Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for J-First Foundation: Soar Ahead.

When was J-First Foundation registered as a charity?

J-First Foundation was entered on the register on 22 October 2004.

Registered charity · No. 1106403

J-First Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

J-First Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about J-First Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2017-03-31: £1,500
Reported spending · year ending 2017-03-31: £258
Registered charity number: 1106403
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.youthenterprisecentre.com

Quick answer

J-First Foundation (number 1106403) 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 J-First Foundation do?

Advancement of education, training or retraining, provision of financial & technical assistance, business support, advice, training and enterprise development. The relief of poverty through structured training, employment opportunities, work experience and apprenticeship programmes. International missions and outreach including meeting needs of disadvantaged, underprivileged and poor communities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for J-First Foundation

Answers J-First Foundation 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 does not record J-First Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 October 2004
Previous names on the register: Soar Ahead
Where it says it operates: Barking and Dagenham · Havering · Newham · Redbridge · Kent · Ghana · Kenya · Nigeria

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities.

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 J-First Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for J-First Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score J-First Foundation. 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 J-First Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is J-First Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists J-First Foundation as a registered charity (number 1106403) 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 J-First Foundation's charity number?: J-First Foundation's charity number is 1106403. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1106403?: Search 1106403 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 J-First Foundation do?: Advancement of education, training or retraining, provision of financial & technical assistance, business support, advice, training and enterprise development. The relief of poverty through structured training, employment opportunities, work experience and apprenticeship programmes. International missions and outreach including meeting needs of disadvantaged, underprivileged and poor communities.
Does J-First Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for J-First Foundation. 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 J-First Foundation?: J-First Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.youthenterprisecentre.com. 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 J-First Foundation?: The register does not record J-First Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was J-First Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for J-First Foundation: Soar Ahead.
When was J-First Foundation registered as a charity?: J-First Foundation was entered on the register on 22 October 2004.

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.