Alternatives 4 Children UK (A4c UK)
Analysis
Alternatives 4 Children UK (A4c UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12547453). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Alternatives 4 Children UK (A4c UK) reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 87% of its income. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Alternatives 4 Children UK (A4c UK) 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 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Johnston Institute (£17k), Friends of Watcombe Primary School (£17k) and Ruscote Community Association (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A4C supports sustainable projects and raises money for charities involved in improving the living standards of children in developing countries. The foundation is a private initiative of a number of professionals from the investment industry.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston Institute | Haverfordwest | £17k |
| Friends of Watcombe Primary School | Torquay | £17k |
| Ruscote Community Association | Banbury | £17k |
| Abraham's Oasis UK | Hampshire | £17k |