First Step Trust - Our Background
FST has been in operation since 1994 and has 14 projects running small businesses around the UK, both in the community and in secure psychiatric settings.
During a year there will be approximately 1,000 people participating and trading in a range of activities including MOT and garage services, design and print services, catering, painting and decorating, facilities maintenance and grounds and garden maintenance along with providing the administrative support for the business.
FST has grown over the last 14 years, from a single project in Greenwich and an initial grant of £37,000 to 14 projects across the country in London, Midlands and the North West with an overall turnover of £3,000,000.