The Advocacy People
Registered charity 1080679 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as S.E.A.P., SEAP, SOUTH OF ENGLAND ADVOCACY PROJECTS
The purpose of the charity is to ensure that the views, wishes and feelings of those using health and social care services are promoted to service providers; and to provide advocacy support to individuals or groups who wish to resolve specific issues. The charity also provides related services, including training, consultation, and client-group specific services.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £148,289 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which the trustees attribute to the planned utilization of prior-year surplus and designated reserves rather than an underlying operating shortfall. Free reserves stood at £1,569,021, equivalent to 3.1 months of operating expenditure, which the trustees consider adequate given the risks facing the organization. The charity remains financially stable with all commitments met in full.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 - 1” — page 30
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Statutory advocacy services (75% of income)
“The Advocacy People remains primarily funded by contracts with statutory bodies, which represented 75% (2024 — 80%) of income from charitable activities relating to statutory advocacy services provided to public authorities.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £544
“The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. An amount has been recognised in the accounts to provide for this liability (see Note 18). The present value is calculated using the discount rate detailed in these disclosures.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~3.8 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (100% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/10/2019) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Elena Raluca Nistor-Lustermanschair
- Alison Solemani · trustee of 1 other charity
- Dr Niamh Lennox-Chhugani
- Irene Bews
- Neil Tarbit
- Sutin Yang
- TIM O'BRIEN
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is The Advocacy People financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £148,289 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which the trustees attribute to the planned utilization of prior-year surplus and designated reserves rather than an underlying operating shortfall. Free reserves stood at £1,569,021, equivalent to 3.1 months of operating expenditure, which the trustees consider adequate given the risks facing the organization. The charity remains financially stable with all commitments met in full. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves Audit LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of The Advocacy People earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band.
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