North Somerset People First
Analysis
North Somerset People First is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Weston-super-Mare. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, North Somerset People First reported income of £390k and spending of £384k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £270k to £390k (+44%), an average of +9.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, North Somerset People First sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities (£390k), Escape Family Support Group (£390k) and Trust Property Held in Connexion with the Dasmesh Sikh Temple Committee (£390k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
North Somerset People First promotes and encourages people with a learning disability, difficulty and/or autism to speak up for themselves, empowering them to be in control of their own lives, now and in the future.We facilitate speaking up forums, consultations, provide person centred planning & advocacy, employment & work experience, accessible training programmes & social events & activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Conwy Connect for Learning Disabilities | Conwy | £390k |
| Escape Family Support Group | Northumberland | £390k |
| Trust Property Held in Connexion with the Dasmesh Sikh Temple Committee | Birmingham | £390k |
| Home-Start Watford and Three Rivers | Watford | £391k |