# Access Alternatives

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1202283 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1202283)
- Website: https://wilkinsonpartners.com/accessalternatives
- What it funds: Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/access-alternatives

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 backgrounds to address the underrepresentation of such women in the sector.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## 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.

## What it 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.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## How to apply

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.

## Guides

- [How to apply for a grant as a partnership](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/how-to-apply-for-grant-as-partnership)
- [Do you need a safeguarding policy to apply for a grant?](https://opengrant.co.uk/blog/safeguarding-policy-grant-application)
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