MIDDLESBROUGH FIRST
Middlesbrough 1st promotes self-advocacy and personal development through education and training for adults with learning disabilities and their carers. We also offer an advocacy service for carers and people who access services. We hold meetings every month alongside the training and also social evenings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £6,099.07 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenses of £52,024.57 exceeding income of £45,925.50. The trustees report that the main source of funds is the National Lottery, which has been used to employ staff to deliver on grant objectives. The document notes that all trustees give their time voluntarily and there are no funds materially in deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Turnover Grants Other 45,746.50 179.00 45,925.50”
Trustees
- Julie McGeechair
- ANGELA JOHNSON
- Claire Higgins
- Margaret Walters
- Michael English
- Stephen Hepples
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £46k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £8k |
Common questions
Is MIDDLESBROUGH FIRST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £6,099.07 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total expenses of £52,024.57 exceeding income of £45,925.50. The trustees report that the main source of funds is the National Lottery, which has been used to employ staff to deliver on grant objectives. The document notes that all trustees give their time voluntarily and there are no funds materially in deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2020 | £100k | Middlesbrough 1st People Speak Up |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/09/2018 | £10k | Middlesbrough 1st Group / Self Advocacy |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 15/05/2012 | £114k | Grant awarded to Middlesbrough First (Tees Valley) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2009 | £4k | Middlesbrough Ladies 1st |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/05/2009 | £95k | Grant awarded to Middlesbrough First (Tees Valley) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 09/05/2006 | £91k | Grant awarded to Middlesbrough First (Tees Valley) |