# FRIENDS FIRST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1094827
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 28, 2002
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1094827


## Contact

- **Address:** 21-23 Clarendon Villas, Hove
- **Postcode:** BN3 3RE
- **Phone:** 01273840884
- **Email:** office@friendsfirst.org.uk
- **Website:** www.friendsfirst.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED (THE "OBJECTS") ARE SUCH OBJECTS AND PURPOSES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CARRIED OUT AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING):- (A) TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING OR ACCOMMODATION OR SHELTER OR ADDICTION OR ABUSE OR OFFENDING BEHAVIOUR OR LACK OF MEANINGFUL OCCUPATION OR SICKNESS OR ACCIDENT OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE IN ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE WORLD.  (B) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE WORLD AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT.?

**Activities:** Our goal is to provide resources designed to help men and women who have experienced a range of life problems - including homelessness, family breakdown, addiction and emotional issues - to be equipped to achieve sustained independence through employment training and supported housing.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- East Sussex
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £132053 | £132480 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £128660 | £133605 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £139076 | £121648 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £124204 | £122662 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £90833 | £82693 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £121496 | £119193 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Amy Bateman — appointed June 11, 2024
- Andrew Knight — appointed Oct. 11, 2022
- David Wilson — appointed March 19, 2024
- Josephine Waller — appointed May 14, 2024
- Mx Sibanda — appointed May 18, 2015
- Nils De Freese — appointed March 19, 2024
- William Bigwood — appointed Feb. 21, 2023