People First Independent Advocacy
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — People First Services (organisation 5142929)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Disability Association Carlisle & Eden (organisation 4014962)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,485,286 | £4,911,487 | £4,911,487 | £2,418,692 | £765,000 | 129 / 70 |
| 2024 | £4,807,819 | £4,806,092 | £4,806,092 | £1,844,893 | £765,000 | 104 / 70 |
| 2023 | £2,335,789 | £2,013,226 | £2,013,226 | £1,485,154 | £765,000 | 100 / 39 |
| 2022 | £1,856,532 | £1,512,774 | £1,512,774 | £1,162,591 | £778,260 | 66 / 34 |
| 2021 | £1,540,116 | £1,377,965 | £1,377,965 | £818,833 | £428,207 | 56 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about People First Independent Advocacy
What does People First Independent Advocacy do?
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.
How much income did People First Independent Advocacy report in 2025?
People First Independent Advocacy reported total income of £5.49m and reported expenditure of £4.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is People First Independent Advocacy?
People First Independent Advocacy has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was People First Independent Advocacy registered as a charity?
People First Independent Advocacy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2019 as charity number 1184112. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs People First Independent Advocacy?
People First Independent Advocacy is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does People First Independent Advocacy operate?
People First Independent Advocacy operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is People First Independent Advocacy a registered charity?
Yes — People First Independent Advocacy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184112.
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