# Safeguarding First

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206771 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206771)
- Website: https://www.safeguarding1st.com
- Latest income: £10k; spending £2,700
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/safeguarding-first

We offer training on the topic of safeguarding and other related topics. We also support young people by delivering sessions focused on keeping them safe and emotionally well.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Safeguarding First is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Safeguarding First reported income of £10k and spending of £2,700.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Safeguarding First in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (safeguarding1st.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Safeguarding First open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Safeguarding First is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Safeguarding First give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Safeguarding First makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Safeguarding First?

In its latest reported year Safeguarding First reported income of £10k and spending of £2,700.


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