People First Forum
Analysis
People First Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in May 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, People First Forum reported income of £421k and spending of £345k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £210k to £421k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, People First Forum sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% 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 Ruby's Fund (£421k), Myton Church (£422k) and Central Surrey Voluntary Action Limited (£420k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our vision is a world where people with learning disabilities are treated as equals, living safe and happy lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby's Fund | Congleton | £421k |
| Myton Church | Leamington Spa | £422k |
| Central Surrey Voluntary Action Limited | Surrey | £420k |
| Special Needs Advisory and Activities Project | Herne Bay | £422k |