PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY
Registered charity 1184112 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
People First Independent Advocacy provides a wide range of support and information services across the North of England, aimed at helping people to live informed, respected, healthy and fulfilled lives.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £573,799 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £5,485,286 against total expenditure of £4,911,487. Per the trustees' report, total reserves increased to £2,418,692, comprising unrestricted reserves of £1,957,347 and restricted reserves of £461,345. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: the greater of five months’ budgeted costs or the potential close down costs (held: £2.0m)
“Reserves are held to ensure the stability and deliverability of our mission and vision over all our activities and to ensure the employment and retention of our staff resources. This is equivalent to the greater of five months’ budgeted costs or the potential close down costs.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Miss L Townson received remuneration of £780
“Miss L Townson received remuneration of £780 (2024: £866) during the year. Miss L Townson completes work as an independent expert by experience to help in delivering independent reviews externally.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by David Allen. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — People First Independent Advocacy (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Carrs Billington — “That’s why we’re proud to be chosen by Carrs Billington as their charity partner, as together we can make an even bigger difference. Through…” (source page)
- The Billington Foundation — “We were proud to attend the Billington Foundation Charity Ball and to be one of their charity partners this year. It was a spectacular eveni…” (source page)
- National Institute for Health and Care Research — “We have funding from the National Institute for Health…” (source page)
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.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~1.9 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (91% 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 (05/06/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (17/11/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Elaine Chambers
- Imogen Weekes
- Kristine Ward
- Mark Pannone
- Martin Walkingshaw · trustee of 1 other charity
- Mike Deans
- Nicola Murray
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £573,799 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £5,485,286 against total expenditure of £4,911,487. Per the trustees' report, total reserves increased to £2,418,692, comprising unrestricted reserves of £1,957,347 and restricted reserves of £461,345. The trustees confirm that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by David Allen.
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