The Alton College Foundation
Analysis
The Alton College Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in February 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03899899). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Alton College Foundation reported income of £26k and spending of £23k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £20k to £26k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Alton College Foundation sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4th East Grinstead (St Lukes) Scout Group (£26k), Rainbow Playgroup (£26k) and Buckland Brewer Young Farmers' Club (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To award scholarships and development grants to stimulate, encourage and reward excellence amongst 6th Form students at Alton College, Hampshire. To provide equipment for Alton College that can not be funded by Government.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4th East Grinstead (St Lukes) Scout Group | East Grinstead | £26k |
| Rainbow Playgroup | Lincolnshire | £26k |
| Buckland Brewer Young Farmers' Club | Exeter | £26k |
| Coates Educational Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £26k |