Welcome to Advocacy First

The basic principle of advocacy is to speak for people who cannot speak for themselves. An advocate is someone who will listen, understand, support and speak on behalf of those in need. It is this idea that is the foundation of the work carried out at Advocacy First.

Advocacy First is an independent, locally based charity established in 1998. It offers a free and confidential service, and works in partnership with local authorities and other organisations to help resolve the problems and concerns of clients. Its aims are to ensure that people have easy access to advocacy services, which can range from short-term advocacy to the support of self-advocacy.