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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1202283
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Access Alternatives is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1202283. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The register describes its activities as: “The objects of Access Alternatives are for the public benefit the promotion of equality and diversity in the financial services sector by funding recognised industry qualifications, work experience, internships and personal development opportunities for numerate women from disadvantaged and underrepresented…” Its charitable objects are: “The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit the promotion of equality and diversity in the financial services sector by funding recognised industry qualifications, work experience, internships and personal development opportunities for numerate women from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to…”
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Access Alternatives has no open grants listed right now. These are the nearest matching open grants from other funders.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
- What it funds
- Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Other defined groups
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides other financeOther charitable activities
Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit the promotion of equality and diversity in the financial services sector by funding recognised industry qualifications, work experience, internships and personal development opportunities for numerate women from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to address the underrepresentation of such women in the sector.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees
- 3
What Access Alternatives funds
Access Alternatives is registered under general charitable purposes for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
How to apply to Access Alternatives
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Access Alternatives in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wilkinsonpartners.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
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