The Alexander Fund
Analysis
The Alexander Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Alexander Fund reported income of £65k and spending of £108k, spending 166% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £61k to £65k (+6.8%), an average of +1.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 141% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Alexander Fund sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Moseley Road Baths CIO (£65k), North Warwickshire Recreation Ground Scheme (£65k) and Csa 07 Football Club (£65k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The trustees award grants to members of the Scout Association in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Wandsworth to enable them to attend scout camps. Grants are also awarded to improve facilities at scout camp sites and halls for scout meetings. Funds for training are also provided.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Moseley Road Baths CIO | Birmingham | £65k |
| North Warwickshire Recreation Ground Scheme | Tamworth | £65k |
| Csa 07 Football Club | Berkshire | £65k |
| 3rd Osterley Group Sea Scouts | Isleworth | £65k |