ADVOCACY FIRST
Since 1998Advocacy First helps thousands of people from all walks of life. Our service is free and confidential We provide confidential advocacy for patients in hospital, empowering them to leave hospital to a location and way living of their choice. We bridge the gaps in service for patients and work together with other organisations in the area. We listen to clients issues and work for them.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit, with total funds decreasing from £28,219 to £24,147 over the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintained sufficient resources through active risk management and reserve reviews despite the financial shortfall. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention were identified during the examination.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANU MASSEY
- KRYS MARSHALL
- Ramanan Sri-Pathmanathan
- STEPHEN SHOOMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £53k | £57k |
| 30/09/2024 | £67k | £60k |
| 30/09/2023 | £53k | £54k |
| 30/09/2022 | £38k | £37k |
| 30/09/2021 | £32k | £30k |
Common questions
Is ADVOCACY FIRST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit, with total funds decreasing from £28,219 to £24,147 over the year. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintained sufficient resources through active risk management and reserve reviews despite the financial shortfall. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters requiring attention were identified during the examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2010 | £10k | Advocacy for older people in Bromley in care/residential homes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/05/2006 | £5k | Advocacy Training for Volunteers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2005 | £79k | Advocacy and Support for Dementia Sufferers and their Carers |