PEOPLE FIRST INTERNATIONAL
We raise money in order to make grants to People First Educational Charitable Trust our sister charity in India. We also raise awareness of their activities and support cultural exchanges
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that receipts exceeded payments by £29,058, resulting in a cash balance of £68,302 at year-end. The trustees aim to maintain reserves deployable at short notice while paying out maximum grants based on donations received. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to pay out the maximum grants each year based on donations received whilst maintaining reserves that can be deployed at short notice where the need arises.” — page 5
Trustees
- KEITH DARWIN OBEchair
- Emma Louise Kate Denby
- Erica Frost
- Jane Smith
- MARGARET DARWIN
- Sarah Louise Darwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £50k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £96k |
| 31/03/2023 | £95k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £120k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £73k |
Common questions
Is PEOPLE FIRST INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that receipts exceeded payments by £29,058, resulting in a cash balance of £68,302 at year-end. The trustees aim to maintain reserves deployable at short notice while paying out maximum grants based on donations received. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PEOPLE FIRST INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEOPLE FIRST INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY, THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS CHARITY | FY2024 | £52k | The People First (PF) Cafe: a place of ‘happiness and hope’ |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 10/02/2022 | £79k | People First |