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People First (self Advocacy)

People First is an organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties to raise awareness of and campaign for the rights of people with learning difficulties and to support self advocacy groups across the country.

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Activities & Mission

People First is an organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties to raise awareness of and campaign for the rights of people with learning difficulties and to support self advocacy groups across the country.

Grants

People First (self Advocacy) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£153,615
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
people with disabilities
What it supports
education and training, disability and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£161,559
Latest Expenditure
£153,615

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 95.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£161,559
£153,6150 / 2
2024
£200,242
£190,9520 / 3
2023
£173,173
£232,2470 / 2
2022
£259,508
£249,4990 / 2
2021
£279,607
£242,6310 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about People First (self Advocacy)

What does People First (self Advocacy) do?

People First is an organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties to raise awareness of and campaign for the rights of people with learning difficulties and to support self advocacy groups across the country.

How much income did People First (self Advocacy) report in 2025?

People First (self Advocacy) reported total income of £162k and reported expenditure of £154k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was People First (self Advocacy) registered as a charity?

People First (self Advocacy) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 1996 as charity number 1057354. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs People First (self Advocacy)?

People First (self Advocacy) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTINE SPOONER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does People First (self Advocacy) operate?

People First (self Advocacy) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is People First (self Advocacy) a registered charity?

Yes — People First (self Advocacy) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057354.

Details

Address
PEOPLE FIRST
336 BRIXTON rOAD
LONDON
SW97AA
Registration Date
6 August 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057354
Charity Number
1057354

Trustees

CHRISTINE SPOONER Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BELLA FRANCESCA EDWARDS
Firielle Al Jubeh
Janet Anne Kane
KATE BRACKLEY
kweku aswin wilson
Maria Denise Barrett
Marie Emma Claire

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13 October 2026
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