Does Children First pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Children First employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Children First. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Children First?

22% of Children First employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Children First 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Children First?

Project Worker (4) , Fundraiser (2)

What are the cons of working at Children First according to real employee reviews?

"Management are blind to bullying" ((in 3 reviews))

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2.7

22% would recommend to a friend

(29 total reviews)

27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture and values

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Diversity and inclusion

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

Children First has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 29 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Children First employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

29 reviews

5.0

15 Jan 2026

Children First

Project worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Really supportive, valuable work and feel we can make a difference

Cons

Change due to funding and external pressures

5.0

31 Oct 2025

A very good employer who make a difference

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- great staff - good benefits and overall fair pay - positive culture

Cons

- uncertain funding in sector.

5.0

3 Feb 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing benefits as listed below and such a collaborative feel to everything. The passion to make things better is right throughout the charity. Flexibility is definitely at the heart of the employee experience. Really great place to work and loving every minute.

Cons

Not many cons that I can think of for now.

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