PEOPLE EXPRESS
People Express builds relationships for deeper level socially engaged work between artists and participants, excluded communities and groups with shared interests, resulting in well-made, ambitious and original projects producing artwork that moves, inspires and resonates with audiences.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £30,323, resulting in total funds decreasing from £66,070 to £35,747. The trustees report that charity assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. However, the charity's unrestricted reserves of £23,704 are below its stated policy target of three months' running costs, equating to only two months.
What the accounts disclose
“Arts Council England - East Midlands - 90,312” — page 15
“We have ended the year with reserves of £23,704 which equates to 2 months running costs.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/10/2015)
Trustees
- MR Chris Baldwinchair
- Angela Archer Councillor
- Charlotte Hannah Birtles
- Dr Mark Adam Knight
- Gray Rodgers
- Helen Litherland
- Mamuna Altaf
- Matthew Edward Clay
- Neil Johnson
- She/Her Elodie Horsewell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £154k | £185k |
| 31/03/2024 | £194k | £190k |
| 31/03/2023 | £141k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £128k | £144k |
| 31/03/2021 | £185k | £134k |
Common questions
Is PEOPLE EXPRESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £30,323, resulting in total funds decreasing from £66,070 to £35,747. The trustees report that charity assets are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations, and the independent examiner found no matters requiring attention. However, the charity's unrestricted reserves of £23,704 are below its stated policy target of three months' running costs, equating to only two months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PEOPLE EXPRESS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PEOPLE EXPRESS as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2024 | £28k | |
| SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE | FY2024 | £2k | National Lottery Community Fund - Partnerships Fund: Health Equity Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £90k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| UK government | 13/10/2022 | £90k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2022 | £10k | Life is For Living - Dementia Friendly Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/01/2020 | £10k | Youth Leadership & Digital Training Project |
| UK government | 08/06/2017 | £55k | National Portfolio Organisations |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/10/2016 | £65k | "The Salt Brook Hatton Heritage Trail" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2016 | £10k | ATW5 Festival (Around the World in 5 days) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2015 | £8k | Get On BOARD - community creative training and development project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/10/2012 | £10k | "Famous At Last!" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/02/2006 | £44k | "Make Do and Mend' - Celebrating South Derbyshire Women" |