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High quality family services:supervised contact for looked after children, enabling them to spend time with their family in a safe environment. Mentoring service -volunteers provide one to one support outside the family home, for vulnerable young people aged 10-16.family support service - trained volunteers work with local vulnerable families, empowering them to move their lives forward.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildren First Derby is a registered environment nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is 1111157. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £506K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Children First Derby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.
Children First Derby is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Children First Derby has £506K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children First Derby is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £506K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Children First Derby. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Children First Derby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
High quality family services:supervised contact for looked after children, enabling them to spend time with their family in a safe environment. Mentoring service -volunteers provide one to one support outside the family home, for vulnerable young people aged 10-16.family support service - trained volunteers work with local vulnerable families, empowering them to move their lives forward. Children First Derby is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Children First Derby's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £506K is below the peer average of £1M.
Children First Derby is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. CHILDREN FIRST DERBY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
CHILDREN FIRST DERBY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
CHILDREN FIRST DERBY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralCharity urges Bondholders to back Xmas gift appeal - Marketing Derby
Bullies almost killed me in the science lab at Derby school. Now I'm fighting for change - Derbyshire Live
Science company Lubrizol helps make Easter extra special for hundreds of vulnerable Derby children - InYourArea
Science company Lubrizol helps make Easter eggstra special for hundreds of vulnerable Derby children - Love Business East Midlands
Let’s stand together against bullying - Derby City Council
Brand new Tesco opens next to well-known hotel on busy city street today - Derbyshire Live
Children’s charity announces new patron - Marketing Derby
Derbyshire science company staff help give Christmas toys to children from struggling families - Derbyshire Times
Company staff make Easter egg-stra special for vulnerable Derbyshire children - Derbyshire Times
Local Business Collaboration Supports Children First Derby Fundraising Initiative - Love Business East Midlands
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Quick facts about Children First Derby
- What is Children First Derby?
- Children First Derby is a environment nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. High quality family services:supervised contact for looked after children, enabling them to spend time with their family in a safe environment. Mentoring service -volunteers provide one to one support outside the family home, for vulnerable young people aged 10-16.family support service - trained volunteers work with local vulnerable families, empowering them to move their lives forward.
- When was Children First Derby founded?
- Children First Derby was founded in 2005.
- Where is Children First Derby located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Children First Derby's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Children First Derby trustworthy?
- Children First Derby has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Children First Derby's registration number?
- Registration: 1111157 (United Kingdom).
- What is Children First Derby's website?
- https://www.childrenfirstderby.co.uk
- Are donations to Children First Derby tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.