First Step Opportunity Group
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1106002
- Status
- Registered
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Jan. 30, 2026. Filing history
- Registered
- Sept. 23, 2004
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Company number
- 04767369
Address
- Address
- First Step
Tangmere Crescent
Hornchurch
RM12 5PP
Contact
- Phone
- 01708 556355
- janet.hutchinson@firststep.org.uk
- Website
Activities
First Step provides support for families of children with special needs and/or disabilities and offers a range of services which support children to reach their individual potential, through developmental play and learning.
Objects: To Provide Pre-School Children With Special Needs, Residing In The London Borough Of Havering, An Opportunity For Educational Development Ina Caring Environment Through A Wide Range Of Play Activities And Experiences And To Offer Families Of Such Children Support, Information And Advice, Ina Friendly Atmosphere Of Trust And Confidentiality.
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities
Geography
- Area of benefit
- Greater London
- Local Authority
- Havering
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Jan. 30, 2026On time | £294,016 | £335,405 |
| March 31, 2024 | Jan. 31, 2025On time | £315,528 | £397,091 |
| March 31, 2023 | Jan. 11, 2024On time | £351,566 | £392,627 |
| March 31, 2022 | Jan. 31, 2023On time | £171,913 | £264,648 |
| March 31, 2021 | Jan. 24, 2022On time | £360,323 | £306,785 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Simon Richard Powell (Chair) | Oct. 30, 2023 |
| Bruce Mclaren Anderson | |
| David George Kinder | May 11, 2026 |
| Gillian Webb | May 1, 2015 |
| Ian Malcolm Gorsuch | May 22, 2023 |
| Lynn Topps | July 26, 2021 |
| Martin Roger Flower Mr | March 11, 2020 |
| ROISIN McCORRY | |
| Stephen Robert Whatling | April 27, 2026 |