Charity Number 1087319
People First Tameside
Annual Report and Accounts
Year Ended 31 March 2024

People First Tameslde
Contents
Page
Legal and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examinerfs Report
statement of Financial Activities
Balan￿ Sheet
10
Notes to the Accounts

People First Tameside
Legal and Admlnlstrative Detsils
Name.
People First Tameside
Status.
Unincorporated association established 2001. Registered as a charity
Charity number 1087319
Principal Address..
St. Michael's Court
st. Mi¢hael's Square
Stamford Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside
OL6 6XN
Charity Objects.
To promote any charitsble purpose for the benefit of persons who have a
learning disability in Tameside or the surrounding areas
Charity Trustees..
Katie Horrocks
Emily Ashe
Elise Shendan
Samara Campbell
Rosalind Harding
Andrew Barbour
Jennifer Threadgold
Eleanor Woosey
Haylea Morrissey
Jean Quinn
Jim Battle
Alex Glover
Mark Whitehead
Rita Walker
Kats"e White
Emma Jayne Ne￿On
Matthew Berry
Resigned 21 De￿mber 2023
Resigned 21 December 2023
Resigned 21 December 2023
Chair
Resigned 21 December 2023
Resigned 21 December 2023
Appointed 21 December 2023
Appointed 21 December 2023
Appointed 210ecember 2023
Appointed 21 December 2023
Appointed 21 De￿mber 2023
Accountants..
J A Simpson & Cn Ltd.
48 Bredbury Green
Romiley
Stockport
SK6 3DN
￿n￿er$.
Unit Trust Bank
Nine Brindley Place
Birmingham
B12HB

Activities Report for Accounts 01.04.23 - 31.03.2024
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees of People First Tameside submit the Annual Report and Accounts for the yearended 31
March 2024.
The purposes of the charity are to..
Provide a place to talk about concerns and issues about the lives of people labelled as having a "learning
disability" in Tameside.
Uphold the rights of people with learning disabilities.
Let se￿[Ce$ and other people know that people with learning disabilities have thoughts and feelings and
ideas and have a right to be heard and have a say in the services they use.
Raise awareness and educate the general public about the issues people with learning disabilities have
Provide training opportunrties for people with.learning disabilities.
Network wrth other People First groups and advocacy groups Ihroughout the UK and Europe,
Activities and Revlew ol the Perlod
Health has been at the top of our agendathis year! People First worked collaboratively with Greater
Manchester Learning Disabilities and Health Inequalities Team and on two Women's Health projects.
Firstly, we have been committed to doing a research projett about Menopause, the second project is
around a Cervical Srnear Campaign. The campaign is to raise awareness of how to best support Women
with Learning Disabilities to have a smear test, Top Tips for nursing staff, a series of video's will be
produced over the next year continuing into 2024/25.
2Q23 although still cautionary, felt like a fully operational year, with most people feeling positive after
the CQVID pandemic. Community nursing teams visited members of People First offering COVID
boosters and Flu vaccinations in a place where they feel comfortable and supported. People First
worked at breaking down barriers and normalizing health procedures for those who struggle to attend
their GP'S. People First artively promotes and encourages health awareness and campaigns. It has been
1dentrf￿d that many individuals have missed routine age-related checks or have not been called up for
annual health checks.

People First continued the outdoor health and wellness activities introduced in the previous year, which
are popular with members. Work promotes fresh air, good health, eating well, belonging, independence
and advocacy. People First continue to work at Waterloo, the shared community allotment Space, this
was the first year of harvesting vegetables. Amazing soups and salad meals have been made as a result,
cooking fresh and inexpensive meals to encourage good health, and reducing budgets. The allotment
group were awarded for their work from Tameside in Bloom.
Outdoor and active activitie5 continued with tennis sponsored by Priory Tennis Club, Harvestin& Cycling,
Health Walks, Yoga, Nature events. The link between physical activity and mindfulness is a doorway to
better mental health. People First are strong advocates of p￿VentatiVe services, promoting
independence and reducing social isolation, overall supporting active life.
In April 2022, a new partnership with five other organizatlons was established, commissioned by
Tameside Borough Council, the aim was to enable people with learning disa bilities and their families to
navigate an easier route to choosing and brokering commisslon day services in line with Tameside
Council. The partners are all well-establlshed organization which have started to work together to
ensure people have a smooth transition from children to adult services. The service continues to provide
services to learning disabled adults.
People First offers alternative privately paid services which are popular with those people who wish to
be in control of their budgets and choices. The number of places has continued to increase with new
referrals from social workers and personal recommendations.
Health and Social Care students from local colleges have completed placements at People First. Three of
the current staff team were recruited from previous successful student placements. The students and
younger employees bring a lively and fun atmosphere including music and dance, technology, and
media.
People First are incredibly grateful to the staff team and amazing volunteers who continue to be
dedicated and flexible, we would like to thank everyone for all their enthuslasm and hard work.
People First were sad to See Rick Seccombe our accounts and finance support retire from the
organisatlon after 20 years of service, we wish Rick well. The appointment of SISBRO accountants was
made in February 2024. Alex Glover stepped down as trustee and Mark Whitehead was appointed.
Mark has a vast knowledge of Health and Social Care after retiring from a senior position within
Tarneslde MBC.
People First prides itself on offering a bespoke service which is individualized and inclusive of familv
values and opinions, it is always appreciated when family members and friends Ettend events including
toffee Morhlh￿s, BBQ'S, reviews, and fundraising events. we would like to thank everyone for your
support.

The Manchester Mayoral Panel has continued to meet, along with the second easy use board to enable
adults with learning disabilities to be fully engaged within accessible meetings, five of our members now
sit on this board. There are ten Greater Manchester representatives from each of the Borough's
Including Stockport, Trafford, Wigan, and Bolton, they discuss and review strategies and plans including
public transport, health, and social care services.
People First has continued to be commissioned each year since 2001 to facilltate the Shadow
Partnership Board. The Board feeds into the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board bi-monthly. The
Shadow board invites guest speakers from the Adult Social Care, Transport, Employment. The board
continues to meet each month with the Borough's goal of making 3 difference in Advocacy, Belonging
and Good Health,
People First also attend other meetings including the Equality and Diversity Reference Group within
Tameside, Confirm and Challenge in partnership with Pathways and the Autism strategy group to
mention a few.
People First employed an average of 20 staff over this period. Policies and Procedures are in place for
staff and are continually reviewed and updated. Staff are supervised by senior staff and a weekly team
meeting.
Recrultment and Appolntment of Management Committee
th
Members had an AGM on the 13 December 2023. Full membership of the Charity shall be open to any
person over the age of 18 years who has a learning disability and is interested in furthering the object5
of the charity
Governance Document
The CharIt￿S governing document is a constitution which was adopted on 26th September 2000. This
sets out what the charity's objects are and how it should be run. The format of the Constitution has
been adapted by the charity to make it more accessible,. however, none of the provisions in it have been
changed.
Publlc Beneflt
The charity raises public awareness of matters concerning people with learning difficulties; this is one of
the main aims of the charity. The opportunity to benefit from the work of the charity is open to all
people with learning disabillties in Tameside and there is no membership fee charged, so people on low
Inrome are not excluded.
Honorary Officers.
At the annual general meeting of the Charity the full members shall elect from amongst themselves a
chair, a secretary and a treasurer, who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting.
ReseNes Policv
The organization carries sufficient reserve5 to enab'le the organization to be restructured in the event of
cessation of grant funding. We have an accessible policy for members.

Committee.
The Committee shall consist of not less than 3 members nor more than 12 members
Induction of trustees
People First have an Induction pack for new trustees on the committee.
Conflicts of Interest
There is an acce55ible conflict of interest policy for trustee5.
Trustee benefrts
Although none of the trustees receive any benefit by way of payment from the charity, they do use the
services provided by it.
COVID-19
A new risk assessment was developed and shared within the organization, supporting the protection on
members, volunteers, staff and the general public.
Risk Management
Several of our paid workers have completed a Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
through Groundwork. The following policies have been made accessible and are now available to our
members. Policies include health and safety, compliments, comments and complaints, fire safety,
confidentiality, our rules and code of practice, risk assessment, use of computers, internet and e-mail
policies. We have ensured that People First Tameside is complying with the Health and Safety Act 1974
and have carried out risk assessments on our offices and the outside of the building. We have also
designed health and safety sheets, COSHH assessments and a health and safety policy. We also operate
a robust Business Continuity Plan that aims to set out the procedures and strategies to be followed in
the event of a business disruption affecting the ability of the organization to deliver services as usual.
Financial Risks Policy
An updated risk assessment of financial procedures has been developed.
Presently, the Charity's financial statements are prepared by SBA SIBRO Accountants who were
appointed in February 2024, following the resignation of Rick Seccombe. The accounts are then sent to
accountant John Simpson for Independent Examination.
Rick supported the committee and Chief Executive Manager in managing their accounts, preparing
budget and financial reports until he resigned in September 2023.
Trustees Responsibillties in respect of the Financial Statements
Under the Charities Act 2011, the trustees are required to prepare a statement of accounts for each
financial year which gives a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the
financial year and of the incoming resources and application of resources In the year. In preparing the
statement, the trustees are requlred to..
aelect suitable accounting Pollcies and apply them consisterttly
make judgments, and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the statement of accounts
prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the chartty will continue its operations

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose wtth reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity at thattime and to enable the trustees to
ensure that any statement of account prepared by them complies with the regulations under section
132 of the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the charitvs assets and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees at their meeting on
2C2+and signed on their behalf by
(Trustee)
Andrew Barbour

ort of the Inde
endent Examiner to the Trusteu of
Peo
le First Tamoside
I report on the accounts of the chartty for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages
9t0 l4.
Respeetive responsibilities of the trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an
audtt ￿ not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Chartties Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act-
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) ()f the 21)1 l Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners.
An examination includes a review of the ac¢ounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ot the aocounts
presented with those records. It also inclLLdes consideration of any unusual items for disclosttr¢s in the accounts.
and seeking explanatsons from you as trustees concerning such matters. The pi'oc¢dures undertaken do not pi'ovide
all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the
accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those Inatters sel out in the stateinent below.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has corne to my attention..
which gives me re&sonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting record in accordance with tlie 201 l Act. and
to prepar¢ accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the ￿(oLintIng requirements of
the2011 Act
have iiot been met; or
2. to which, in n]y opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be reached
John A Simpson
Chartered Aecountant
TA S4,-
/,,121r
48 Bredbury Grecn, Romil¢y. Stockport, SK6 3DN

People Flrst Tameside
Statement of Flnancial
Activities
for the year ended
31 March 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Notes
Year Ended
31 Mar 2024
Year Ended
31 Mar 2023
Incoming Resources
Incomlng Resources from
charitable a¢tivities:
Grants
Donations
Fees
other Income
Bank Interest
29,051
8,086
213,378
12,370
6,018
29,051
8,086
213,378
12,370
6,018
36,673
710
169,125
6,222
2,973
Totsl Incomlng Re80urc08
268,903
268,903
215,703
Resources Expended
Charitable activtties
262,289
26,641
288.930
249,987
Govèrnance costs
850
850
800
Total rn8ource8 oxp•nded
263,139
26,641
289,780
250,787
Net Income for the Year
5,764
(26,641)
(20,877)
-35,084
Funds at 1st Aprll 2023
11
410,588
26,641
437,229
472,313
Funds at 31st March 2024
11
416,352
416,352
437,229

People First Tameside
Balance Sheet
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
2023
Notes
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank
70,303
378,893
70,303
378,893
46,261
407,919
449,196
449,196
454,180
Creditors
32,844
32,844
16,951
Net Current Assets
416,352
416,352
437,229
Net Assets
416,352
416,352
437,229
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
11
416,352
416,352
410,588
Restricted Funds
26,641
416,352
416,352
437,229
Approved by the Trustees at their meeting on
Slgned on behalf of the Trustees by
Andrew Barbour
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Notss to the Accounts
1 Accounting Policies
a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards
and follow recommendatsons in FRS 102.
b) Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activities when received.
c) Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Actsvrties in the year in which they
are r6ceivable
dl Unrestricted funds are donations and other income re￿IVed or generated for the objects of the
charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds
e) Designated funds are unrestricted funds which have been designated for particular purposes by
the Trustees.
Restricted funds are funds received for specific purposes. They are held on trust until they have
been expended.
g) Office equipment purchases have not been capitalised and have been charged as resources
expended In their period of purchase.
2 Grants
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
2023
Tameside MBC
NHS Tameside CCG
Mayoral Panel
Charities Trust
Menopause Project
Cervical Smear
20,623
20,623
20,748
15,000
800
125
6,000
2,428
6,000
2,428
Total
29,051
29,051
36,673

Pooplo First Tamèslde
Notos to the Accounts
3 Total Rosources Expgnded
ro L (o
Costs directly
allocated to actlvftles
Salarie
DI￿¢1 201,224 2.828
Travel
Direct
6.196
Training
Direel
528
Recruitment Dlrect
Producing
Information
Direct
Project costs Direct
Equipment
Dire
Miscellangous Dire
92 3,053
20.668 26.641
227.865
e,196
528
190,623
8,038
390
188
9,046
1,433
503
166
9,046
1.433
503
70
7,400
989
72
Support
Gosts
allocated to
activltle8
General
Running
Exp9nso$
Funding 18.838
Accountancy Funding 4,395
p￿rnISeS
Funding 20,810
Transfer funds Fundlng
18.838
4.395
20.810
20.687
4,525
19187
263.139 2,828
92 3,053
0 20,668 26,641
0 289,780
250.787
4 Not Sncomlng Resource8 lor the year
This is ststsd after cha￿thng
2024
2023
Ind8pendent Examiner8, remunfjration
850
800
6 Debtors and Prepaymgnt8
2024
2023
Deblors
p￿payments
65,765
4.538
41.455
4.806
70.303
46.261
6 Credltors
2024
2023
Sundry Cr¢ditors
32.8H
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7 Stsff Costs and Numbers
Staff costs were as follows..
2024
2023
Salanes and wages
Social security costs
Total
213,801 178,857
14,065
11,766
227,866 190,623
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.
The average number of employees during the year was as follows..
2024
2023
Number Number
Direct charity activib'es
Administration
17
15
20
18
The charity does not operate any pension scheme for it's employees but does administer
contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme for 812024 - 8) staff The charity makes
a contribution of 5 /0 of the wage of the staff member into the scheme.
8 Trustee Remuneratlon & Related Party Transactlons
No trustee or other person related to the chanty had any personal Interest in any contract
or tr8ns8Ction entered Into by the charity during the year {2023 - Nil)
9 Taxation
As a charity, People First Tameside is exempt from tax on income and gains.
No tax charges have arisen within the charity during the year.
10 Analysls of Net Assets Between Fund8
General Restrlcted Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Current Assets
current Liabilities
Net Assets at 31 March 2024
449,196
32,844
418,352
0 449,196
32,844
0 416,352
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11 Movement of Funds
At 1 April Incomlng Outgoing At 31 March
2023
Resources Resources
2024
Restricted funds
Sexual Health
Training Funds
Shadow Partnership Board
NHS
Winter Warm Project
Employment Project
Mayoral Panel
Charity Tnjst
20,668
2.828
{20,668)
(2,828)
92
3,053
(92)
{3,053)
Unr6strlcted
General Fund
410,588
268,903 {263,139)
416,352
437.229
268,903
289,780
416,352
12 Contlngent Ilability
It has been estimated that in the event of closure the charity would incur approximately £60,000 in
redundancy and other costs Additionally the reserves policy, in common with many similar
charities is to maintain reserves to cover six months of operating costs.
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