Is Alpha International a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Alpha International as a registered charity (number SC042906) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Alpha International's charity number?

Alpha International's charity number is SC042906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042906?

Search SC042906 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Alpha International have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alpha International. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Alpha International?

Alpha International's website listed in our register data is http://www.alpha.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Alpha International registered as a charity?

Alpha International was entered on the register on 30 January 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC042906Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Alpha International

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Alpha International is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Alpha International?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £23,865,077
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £21,424,568
Registered charity number: SC042906
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.alpha.org

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Alpha International (number SC042906) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Alpha International do?

3. The objects for which the Charity is established are: (a) The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel throughout the world (b) The promotion throughout the world of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles (c) The relief of persons anywhere in the world who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of hunger, disease, sickness or their social and economic circumstances (d) The promotion and support of such other charitable purposes and institutions a…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alpha International

Answers Alpha International gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 January 2012
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Alpha International registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Alpha International yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alpha International. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Alpha International?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha International a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Alpha International as a registered charity (number SC042906) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Alpha International's charity number?: Alpha International's charity number is SC042906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042906?: Search SC042906 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Alpha International do?: 3. The objects for which the Charity is established are: (a) The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel throughout the world (b) The promotion throughout the world of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles (c) The relief of persons anywhere in the world who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local, national or international disaster or by reason of hunger, disease, sickness or their social and economic circumstances (d) The promotion and support of such other charitable purposes and institutions a…
Does Alpha International have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alpha International. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Alpha International?: Alpha International's website listed in our register data is http://www.alpha.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Alpha International registered as a charity?: Alpha International was entered on the register on 30 January 2012.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.