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Celebrating support from former County Council Chair
People First recently welcomed the former chair of Cumbria County Council, Councillor Christine Bowditch to the People First Conference Centre. The visit, was a celebration of the…
Kind-Hearted-Cumbrians Support People First in Carlisle Half Marathon
On Sunday 11th March, for the first time, People First were represented by runners in the annual Carlisle Half Marathon. On your marks... It all started in early 2022 when…
People First return to the Carlisle Skills Fair for 2022
Two years since our last appearance, this January, the People First team were excited to take part in 2022’s Carlisle Skills Fair. Established by John Stevenson MP, the Carlisle…
People First awarded the Advocacy Performance Mark
We are delighted to announce that People First has been awarded the Advocacy Quality Performance Mark (QPM) from the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi).  The Quality…
Thank you boxes from the People First Cafe
In 2021, People First launched a new and unique café based in the heart of Carlisle’s new Northern Centre for Cancer Care. Serving locally sourced food and drink, The People First…
Advocacy: What it is and how it helps
Advocacy is something that people will experience every day, yet many people are unfamiliar with the term. This Advocacy Awareness Week we, in partnership with many other advocacy…
People First Take Part in First Charity Run
For the first time since becoming a charity in 2019, People First has been represented in a charity run. Four Cumbrians have taken up the challenge of running the Great Manchester…
Youth Projects: A summer trip to Bendrigg Lodge
Every month, our Youth Projects team run a host of exciting and interactive activities. From cooking to painting; from photos to crafts; coding to tennis; there's always a lot…
Marras in Maryport: Youth projects head to Maryport
Each and every month our Youth Projects team run interactive and dynamic activities for young people in Cumbria. From digital experiences to physical experiences. From exploring…