The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Haven First

Registered charity 1064495 Registered since 1997

Operates: Hertfordshire

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Board DNA

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4
trustees on the board
7.3y median 9y
average tenure
9y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
19.2y
average years in governance
2 vs 1 portfolio
first-time trustees
4
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Accommodation/housing 3Religious Activities 2The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 1The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 1

Commercial experience

Hospitality 7Health and social care 2Manufacturing 2

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Contact

Websitewww.havenfirst.org.uk
Emailinfo@havenfirst.org.uk
Phone01438 354884
Address6 Ditchmore Lane, STEVENAGE, SG1 3LJ

Finances

£0 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£2,172,376£1,478,406
2021£2,088,975£1,979,484
2022£2,178,632£2,007,858
2023£2,425,566£2,347,735
2024£0£0

What it does

What

Accommodation/housing

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With Disabilities

How

Provides Human ResourcesProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/information

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE: 4.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, INCLUDING BY: (a) PROMOTING A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED BY THE LIFE, EXAMPLE AND TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST, WHERE PEOPLE OF FAITH AND PEOPLE OF NONE CAN WORK TOGETHER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF COMMUNITIES; AND (b) ENABLING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, TO FLOURISH THROUGH EXPERIENCING AND RESPONDING TO THE LOVE OF GOD DEMONSTRATED BY THE LIFE, EXAMPLE AND TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST;4.2 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; 4.3 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, WITH THE OBJECT OF DEVELOPING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES; 4.4 TO RELIEVE OR ASSIST IN THE RELIEF OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES; AND4.5 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION, INCLUDING SOCIAL HOUSING, FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 08/05/1997AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 10/08/1997NOW ARTICLES ADOPTED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 04/07/2014AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 11/02/2015 as amended on 04 Jun 2020 as amended on 20 Jul 2022 as amended on 21 Mar 2023

Trustees (5)

4trustees
53median age
2aged 70+
Succession outlook: 2 of 4 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Haven First · 03366848 · Active - Proposal to Strike off

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 08/05/1997

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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