BRADFORD PEOPLE FIRST
Bradford People First is a self-advocacy organisation run by people with learning disabilities, for people with learning disabilities. Bradford People First aims to speak out on behalf of people with learning disabilities and to train and educate people, to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £19,916 for the year, reducing its total net assets from £102,164 to £82,248. The trustees note uncertainty regarding future funding uplifts from Bradford Council, which may require a reduction in activity levels. However, the charity maintains free reserves of £55,039, which is within its stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy states that the organisation should have no more than 6 months and no less than 3 months running costs as reserve” — page 5
“During the year 3 trustees were paid a total of £43 in respect of travel (previous year: 5 trustees and £115 in respect of travel.).” — page 13
Trustees
- SUREKHA THINDchair
- Alyssa Mae Mclaren
- Gary Owen Allsopp
- Ian Stuart Margerison
- Jane Metcalfe
- Maaryaah Samina Khan
- Mehtab Ahmed
- Obaid Malik
- ROBERT WARDLE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £77k | £97k |
| 30/09/2024 | £95k | £123k |
| 30/09/2023 | £117k | £115k |
| 30/09/2022 | £121k | £90k |
| 30/09/2021 | £120k | £79k |
Common questions
Is BRADFORD PEOPLE FIRST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £19,916 for the year, reducing its total net assets from £102,164 to £82,248. The trustees note uncertainty regarding future funding uplifts from Bradford Council, which may require a reduction in activity levels. However, the charity maintains free reserves of £55,039, which is within its stated policy target of 3 to 6 months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/05/1999 | £29k | Grant awarded to Bradford People First (Yorkshire) |