REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06339300 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1124426
REPORT
F THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202
FOR
MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
Cadishead Accounlancy Services Limited
Britannic House
657 Liverpool Road
Irlam
Manchester
Lancashire
M44 5XD

MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Page
Report of the Tru51ees
I to 2
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activilies
Balance Sheet
6t07
Notes to the Financial Statements
8 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
14 to 15

MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also direclors of the charity for the purposes of ihe Companies Act 2006, present their report with
Ihe financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in aeeordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
OWECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES
Objectives And aims
The Company is a non-profit making organi5ation. Its objective 15 to Challenge discrimination against people with
learning difficulties in Grealer Manchester and surrounding areas by
The relief and support of such people ihrough the provision of services which will enable them to obtain their full rights
and privileges as citizens.
Supporting and encouraging self and group advocacy through the provision of support, assistance signposting and
training.
To advance the education and Irdining of the public, professionals and carers about the needs, Skills and interests of
people who have learning difficulties to enable people with learning difficulties to a¢hieve full participation within the
ommunily.
Significant activities
Manchester People First will help Learning Disabled people have more choice and control over their lives through
accessible infomiation leading to more confident self advocates.
Manchester People Firsl will do this using a variety of different methods including workshop5, conferences, infomalion
days. social events and training. this will be for Learning Disabled people. professionals, volunteers. organisalion5 and
other interested parties.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Company ensures it has approximately 3 months running costs and adequate redundancy costs for its staff in
reserve.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limiled company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment And appointment of new trustees
The Company may by ordinary resolution appoinl a person who is willin8 to act a director and determine the rotation
in which any additional directors are to retire.
At each general meeting all of the directors must retire from office, but may put themselves forward for re-appointment.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06339300 (England and Wales)
Registered Chirity number
1124426
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Registered office
3 Broughton Street
Cheetham Hill
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M8 8RF
REFERENCE AIYD ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Mr R J W Hughes Trustee (resigned 31.10.24)
Mr R J W Hughes Trustee (appoinled O l.11.24)
Mr P Hughes Trustee {appointed O l.11.24)
Ms P Phillips Trustee (resigned 31.10.24)
Ms P Phillips Truslee (appointed O l.11.24)
Mr N L Rawcliffe Trustee (resigned 31.10.24)
Mr N L Rawcli ffe Trusiee (appointed O l.11.24)
Mr J D Timms Trustee (resigned 31.10.24)
Miss R K Tailor Trustee (resigned 31.10.24)
Mr A R Webb Trustee (appointed 01.11.24)
Mr N J Cairns Trustee (appointed 01.11.24)
Mr S Macdonald Trustee (appointed 01.11.24)
Company Secretary
Mr A A Needle
Independent Ex9miner
Colin Wilkinson
FCA
Cadishead Accountancy Services Limiied
Britannic House
657 Liverpool Road
Irlam
Manchester
Lancashire
M44 5XD
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating
to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on
and signed on its behalf by:
Ms P Phillip5- Trustee
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tNDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
Independent examiner's report to the trustee5 of MAnchester People First ('the tompany,)
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities And basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having Satisfied myself that the accounts of ihe Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as Carried
out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In ¢arying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 201 l Act.
Independent exwminer's statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in Connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or
the accounts do not accord wilh those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of seclion 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requiremenl that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination: or
the accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with ihe methods and principle5 of the Slatemenl of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to ¢harilies preparing their
a¢¢ounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Colin Wilkinson
FCA
Cadishead Accountancy Services Limited
Brilannic House
657 Liverpool Road
Irlam
Manchester
Lancashire
M44 5XD
Date:
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
STA TEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 202
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2.453
950
3.403
1,500
Other trading activities
243
Inveslment income
4.676
4.676
9,265
Chgritable activities
Self-advocacy
Service audit assistant l Engagement Team
Partnership board / LD Action Team
Consultancy and training
Just infomation project / Easy Read
Hale crime granl
Digital Healih Research Grants
MMU Meds Research Grants
Support
90.144
90,144
69,567
15,277
450
2.150
83.987
63.735
13,997
580
9,975
500
4,833
69,567
15,277
450
2,150
4.581
16,000
4,581
16,000
8,935
8,935
2.455
TotAI
121,935
93,248
215,183
191,070
The notes forn] part of these financial statements
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
STATEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
56
56
531
Charitable activities
Self-advocacy
Just infornialion project l Easy Read
Service audit a5SiStanl / Engagement Team
Partnership Board l LD Aclion Team
Blackpool 2024
GM Lord Mayor Advice
Party 4 Pari5
GP Training Breakthrough UK
Hate crime grant
Digital Health Research
Don Giovanni donalion
Michael Colins donation
Animation Sessions
MMU Meds research
Break In 2019 Insurance
86.039
86,039
3,075
65,501
16,546
1,222
82.733
3.926
32.195
9,471
1,200
66
3.075
65.501
4.064
12,482
,222
118
566
566
loo
100
202
161
38
1,273
516
2,055
300
2,055
300
400
400
1,384
1,384
120
136
Governanee costs
1,042
1,850
2,892
2,514
Total
101459
180254
135 083
NET INCOMEI(EXPKNDITURE)
20,476
14,453
34,929
55,987
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
TotAI funds brought forw4rd
197,556
31,587
229.143
173,156
Transfer funds
13,355
(13.355}
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
231387
264 072
229 143
The notes fomi part of these financial slatements
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
funds
Unreslricted
fund
Restricled
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Cash at bank and in hand
5.673
2,324
233,661
5.673
2.324
266.346
10,729
1,500
220 807
241,658
32.685
274,343
233.036
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(3.628)
(6,643)
(10.271)
{3,893)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
238 030
264 072
229 143
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
238.030
26,042
264,072
229,143
NET ASSETS
238 030
264 072
229 143
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted
10
231.387
197,556
TOTAL FUNDS
264 072
229 143
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
BALANCE SHEET - CONTINUED
31 March 2025
The charitable eompany is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the ¢ompany to obtain an audil of its financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibililies for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable wmpany keeps accounting records that comply with Se¢tions 386 and 387 of the.
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial slatements which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of ils surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies A¢1
2006 relating lo financial statements, so far as applicable lo the charitable company.
(b)
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject lo the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
"t5.'.0.c.k...2.02Jd were signed on its behalfby:
Phillips - Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial staternents
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FlliST
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STA TEMENrs
for ihe Year Ended 31 March 2025
AccouwfiNG POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial stst¢ments
The financial statements of ihe charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charilies SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable lo charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applic&ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement lo the funds, it
is probable that Ihe income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing ihe
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured rel iably. Expendilure is a¢¢ouni¢d for on an ac¢ru&ls basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregale all cosl related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to Particular headings they have been allocaled to aclivilies on a basis ¢onsisient with the use of
resources.
Tfinglble fixed assets
Deprecialion is provided al the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Computer equipment
330/0 on reducing balance
TaxRtion
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ils charitable activities.
Fund *¢counting
Unrestricled funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricled fund5 can only be used for particular restricted purposes Within the objects of the charity.
Restriclions arise when specified by the donor or when fijnds are raised for particular reslricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the noles to the financial statements.
Hir¢ purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis
over Ihe period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable Company's pension scheme are charged to ihe Stalement of Financial Activities in the period to which
they relate.
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.25
31.3.24
(hher income
-243
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
4.676
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
Net in¢omel(expenditure) is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
31.3.25
31.3.24
Depreciation - owned assets
Other operating leases
21,000
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no truslees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no Irustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINAIYCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
1.500
1,500
Charitable Activities
Self-advocacylGranls
91,409
88.653
180,062
Other trading activities
Investment income
100
143
243
Tot41
100 774
191070
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
497
34
531
Charitable Ictlvities
Self-advocacy/Grants
134 551
Total
135 082
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOME
13.870
42,117
55,987
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
TotAI (unds brought forward
159.475
13,681
173,156
Transfer funds
24,211
(24.211)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
197 556
229 143
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
COST
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATIO]Y
Ai l April 2024
Charge for year
2,271
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade debtors
Pa8ell
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STA TEMENTS - continued
for the Year End¢d 31 March 202
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Accrued expense5
10.271
10.271
3.893
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.24
Funds
General fund
Restricted fund
197,556
31,587
33.831
1,098
231,387
32,685
TOTAL FIINDS
229 143
264 072
Net movement in funds, included in the above Are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted fund
121.935
93.248
(101,459)
(78.795)
20,476
14,453
TOTAL FUNDS
215 183
180 254)
Compar*¢lves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in fund5
At
31.3.24
At 1.4.23
UDre$tricted fund8
General fund
Restricted fund
159,475
13,681
38,081
17,906
197,556
31,587
TOTAL FUNDS
173,156
229 143
Comparative nel movement in funds. included in the above are &8 follows:
Incoming
resource5
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
UThrtstricted fund8
General fund
Restricled fund
100,774
90.296
{86,904)
(48,179)
13,870
42.117
TOTAL FUNDS
191070
135,083)
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Gontinued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
io.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A cu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.25
At 1.4.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Reslricted fund
159,475
13,681
71.912
19.004
231.387
32,685
TOTAL FUNDS
173 156
90,916
264 072
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are
as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted fund
222.708
183,544
(188,362)
(126,974)
34.346
56,570
TOTAL FUNDS
406 252
315 336)
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
12.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
31.3.25
31.3.24
Management
Support
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000.
13.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-can¢ellable operaling leases fall due as follows:
31.3.25
31.3.24
Within one year
23,000
21.000
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
DETAILED ST ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Don&tions and legaeies
Donations
2,453
1.500
Other tr4ding aetivities
Other income
243
Investment income
Deposit account interesl
4.676
9,265
ChAritAble Activities
Consultancy and training
Just info project
Support
Grants
9,807
2,150
13.919
182 178
580
9.975
2,454
167 053
208 054
180062
TotAI incoming resources
215,183
191.070
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations And legAcies
Computer equipment
Support costs
ManAgement
Meeting costs
4,369
2.870
Hum4n resources
Wage5
Social security
Pensions
97,488
13,449
69,463
13,469
117,655
89,223
Other
Other operating leases
Professional Services
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Printing postage & stationery
Sundries
Rates and water
Equipment
Publications and subscriptions
Travel
Repairs
Volunteer expenditure
Staff training
23,000
5,048
1,933
2,971
1,215
3,367
1.364
1,205
4,583
1.424
843
2,620
1,385
21,000
3,090
2,766
2,019
1,416
4.302
862
965
584
790
698
1,419
560
55,338
40.473
This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements
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MANCHESTER PEOPLE FIRST
DETAILED STA TEMENT OF FtNANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
Other
Governlnee costs
Accountancy and legal fees
2,892
Tolal resources expended
180254
135.083
Net income
34.929
Thi5 page does noi forni part of the Sta￿lory financial statements
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