Caerphilly People First
Analysis
Caerphilly People First is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bargoed. It was registered in January 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Caerphilly People First reported income of £84k and spending of £83k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £117k to £84k (-28%), an average of -7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Caerphilly People First sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Welovecarers Ltd (£84k), Kingsway Chapel (£84k) and The Potter's House Christian Fellowship UK Milton Keynes Church (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Caerphilly People First is a self advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. We have over 100 members and hold regular meetings with them which gives them a chance to express their views and to get the message across that they can think for themselves and should be allowed to make their own decisons.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Welovecarers Ltd | Stourbridge | £84k |
| Kingsway Chapel | Chester | £84k |
| The Potter's House Christian Fellowship UK Milton Keynes Church | Milton Keynes | £84k |
| Grapevine Essex | Clacton on Sea | £84k |