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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121503
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Alternative NGO is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121503. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Reading, Kenya and Tanzania. The register describes its activities as: “To promote self-financing, ecological, sustainable, local integrated development projects for the worlds poor.” Its charitable objects are: “1. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health either generally or individually, in particular (but not exclusively) by liasing with organisations concerned with improving the provision of safe water and sanitation service and2. The relief of financial hardship.” In the year to 31 Aug 2021 it reported income of £0 and spending of £720.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£0
Latest spending
£720
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides advocacy / advice / information
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2021 | £0 | £720 |
Charitable objects
1. The relief of sickness and the preservation of health either generally or individually, in particular (but not exclusively) by liasing with organisations concerned with improving the provision of safe water and sanitation service and2. The relief of financial hardship.
Where it operates
Throughout London, Reading, Kenya, Tanzania
- Also known as
- Love Your Neighbour
- Formerly
- Mpende Jirani
- Trustees
- 3
What Alternative NGO funds
Alternative NGO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes economic / community development / employment for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information.
How to apply to Alternative NGO
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alternative NGO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (alternativengo.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 about Alternative NGO
Is Alternative NGO open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alternative NGO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Alternative NGO fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Reading, Kenya and Tanzania.
Does Alternative NGO give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Alternative NGO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Alternative NGO give each year?
The register does not break out Alternative NGO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2021 was £720.
How large is Alternative NGO?
In its latest reported year Alternative NGO reported income of £0 and spending of £720.
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