# Alternative Source

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1139454 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1139454)
- Company number: 07384637
- Latest income: £39.4k; spending £1
- What it funds: Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/alternative-source

In 2021 our charitable activities contributed primarily to improvements in environmental protection. Our programme-related investments supported the expansion of low- and zero-carbon power generation, supplied to UK households and businesses. Going forwards the trustees are looking forward to initiating new charitable activities that will advance our objects.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Alternative Source is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Alternative Source reported income of £39.4k and spending of £1.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Alternative Source in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Alternative Source open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Alternative Source is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Alternative Source give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Alternative Source makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Alternative Source?

In its latest reported year Alternative Source reported income of £39.4k and spending of £1.


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