# Alk+ International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1199634 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1199634)
- Website: https://ALKINTERNATIONAL.ORG
- Latest income: £19.4k; spending £0
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alk-international

ALK International is patient and family-led, created with a single mission:To improve the life expectancy for ALK positive cancer patients.We do this by:Fundraising;drive the most vital research for ALK by providing grants for projects/clinical trials.Advocating;improvements to treatment/clinical trial availablity for patients and help accelerate lifesaving ALK advances.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £19.4k | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £55.9k | £48.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £59.2k | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To relieve the sickness and to preserve and protect the good health of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase positive (alk+) cancer in particular, but not exclusively, by: a. Awarding grants for research into the nature, diagnosis, prevention and cure for alk cancer, the useful results of which will be published.b. Working with other charities and organisations to create campaigns that will raise public awareness of alk cancer;c. Advocating for improvements to treatment and clinical trial availability, by liaising with government, pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies and other organisations;d. Identifying and locating alk patients and offering them information and support;e. The provision of resources such as a website and social media support groups that will connect patients and educate the general public and keep them informed of the most up-to-date developments on the advancement of treatments and research, and;f. Raising funds for the above purposes.

## What it funds

Alk+ International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Alk+ International reported income of £19.4k and spending of £0. Over its last 3 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £48.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alk+ International in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (alkinternational.org) 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.

## Questions

### Is Alk+ International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alk+ International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Alk+ International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Alk+ International give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Alk+ International makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Alk+ International give each year?

The register does not break out Alk+ International's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £16.2k a year.

### How large is Alk+ International?

In its latest reported year Alk+ International reported income of £19.4k and spending of £0.


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