Always an Alternative CIO
Analysis
Always an Alternative CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in December 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Always an Alternative CIO reported income of £90k and spending of £35k, leaving 61% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £98k to £90k (-9.1%), an average of -9.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Always an Alternative CIO sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shrewton Pre School (£90k), Clean Slate (£90k) and St Eval Pre-School Playgroup (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We challenge the mindset of young people on serious violence (knife crime, gun crime & serious assault) gang culture (Criminal Child Exploitation (CCE), county lines) and anti social behaviour. This is acheived with education and alternative ways of engagement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewton Pre School | Wiltshire | £90k |
| Clean Slate | Oxon | £90k |
| St Eval Pre-School Playgroup | Wadebridge | £89k |
| New Schools Network | London | £90k |