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First Light South West Ltd

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About First Light South West Ltd

First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags
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SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£5.4 million)
98% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

First Light South West Ltd is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its registration number is 1090457. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

First Light South West Ltd 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 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

First Light South West Ltd is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, First Light South West Ltd has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £671K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

First Light South West Ltd is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £5M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for First Light South West Ltd. 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.

First Light South West Ltd 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. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.

First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services. First Light South West Ltd is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United Kingdom: First Light South West Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £671K.

First Light South West Ltd 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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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FIRST LIGHT SOUTH WEST LTD is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Adrian Anthony Foulger
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Adrian A•••••• F••••••
Trustee
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Alison C•••••
Trustee
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Chloe L••••
Trustee
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Christopher J••••
Trustee
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Franka F••••••
Trustee
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Helena F•••••• B•••••••
Trustee
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Helen H••••
Trustee
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Kimberly J••••
Trustee
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Michelle D•••••
Trustee
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Sophie D•••••••••••••••
Trustee
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Susanna S•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£5.5M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£5.3M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£4.8M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£4.2M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
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Form filed
£3.4M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
First Light South West Ltd This page 87 £5.5 million 98%
Citizens Advice Somerset 87 £2.3 million 100%
Cardiff and Vale Citizens Advice Bureau 87 £4.9 million 100%
The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture 87 £2.2 million 100%
Carers Choices 87 £1.8 million 100%
The Legal Advice Centre(university House) 87 £1.1 million 95%
Down'S Syndrome Association 87 £2.7 million 84%
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) 87 £3.2 million 100%
Inquest Charitable Trust 87 £1.2 million 92%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about First Light South West Ltd

What is First Light South West Ltd?
First Light South West Ltd is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. First Light provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse including advice and support through the criminal justice process, therapeutic support, crisis intervention and Sexual Assault Referral Centre services.
When was First Light South West Ltd founded?
First Light South West Ltd was founded in 2002.
Where is First Light South West Ltd located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is First Light South West Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is First Light South West Ltd trustworthy?
First Light South West Ltd 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 First Light South West Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 1090457 (United Kingdom).
What is First Light South West Ltd's website?
https://www.firstlight.org.uk
Are donations to First Light South West Ltd 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.