# PEOPLE FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1184112
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 26, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1184112


## Contact

- **Address:** PEOPLE FIRST CONFERENCE CENTRE, MILBOURNE STREET, CARLISLE
- **Postcode:** CA2 5XB
- **Phone:** 03003038037
- **Email:** admin@wearepeoplefirst.co.uk
- **Website:** https://wearepeoplefirst.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF ILL-HEALTH OR DISABILITY LEADING TO A LACK OF CAPACITY INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DIFFICULTY OR DEMENTIA;(B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BY:I) PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LOCAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES;II) MAKING THE VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC KNOWN TO HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS;III) ENABLING LOCAL PEOPLE TO HAVE A VOICE IN THE DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY AND EQUALITY OF ACCESS TO LOCAL HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES;IV) PROVIDING TRAINING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY IN UNDERSTANDING, SCRUTINIZING, REVIEWING AND MONITORING LOCAL HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES;V) CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH INTO RELEVANT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ISSUES AND MAKING PUBLIC THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH WORK.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £5485286 | £4911487 | £2418692 | 129 |
| March 31, 2024 | £4807819 | £4806092 | £1844893 | 104 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2335789 | £2013226 | £1485154 | 100 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1856532 | £1512774 | £1162591 | 66 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1540116 | £1377965 | £818833 | 56 |



## Trustees

- Elaine Chambers — appointed May 28, 2024
- Imogen Weekes — appointed Sept. 29, 2023
- Kristine Ward — appointed Sept. 29, 2023
- Mark Pannone — appointed Sept. 29, 2023
- Martin Walkingshaw — appointed March 24, 2026
- Mike Deans — appointed Sept. 29, 2023
- Nicola Murray — appointed May 28, 2024