Cornwall People First
Analysis
Cornwall People First is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penzance. It was registered in March 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Cornwall People First reported income of £126k and spending of £101k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £78k to £126k (+61%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Cornwall People First sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Alcester Baptist Church (£126k), Sussex Tornado's Cheerleaders (£126k) and Kineara Charity (£125k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve the needs of people with Learning Disabilities or Autism who live or work in Cornwall and the surrounding areas. By assisting such persons to develop their full potential and obtain their rights and privileges, particularly but not exclusively by the provision of Advocacy,Support,Advice,Information,Education and Training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alcester Baptist Church | Alcester | £126k |
| Sussex Tornado's Cheerleaders | Littlehampton | £126k |
| Kineara Charity | London | £125k |
| Haddon Charity For Performing Arts | Nuneaton | £126k |