Alternative Giving CIO (number 1186415) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Alternative Giving CIO do?
Helping the homeless and vulnerable people by providing the right support is fundamental to the Alternative Giving working with the right agencies we will be able to coordinate a positive change in our city.We will work to coordinate the goodwill of the business and wider community to support Wolverhampton agencies, voluntary organisations and community groups who support the homeless.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alternative Giving CIO
Answers Alternative Giving CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Alternative Giving CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Alternative Giving CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Alternative Giving - Wolverhampton Businesses Backing Big Change
Where it says it operates
Wolverhampton
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Alternative Giving CIO registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Alternative Giving CIO yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Alternative Giving CIO.
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The register data used for this profile lists Alternative Giving CIO as a registered charity (number 1186415) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Alternative Giving CIO's charity number?
Alternative Giving CIO's charity number is 1186415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186415?
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What does Alternative Giving CIO do?
Helping the homeless and vulnerable people by providing the right support is fundamental to the Alternative Giving working with the right agencies we will be able to coordinate a positive change in our city.We will work to coordinate the goodwill of the business and wider community to support Wolverhampton agencies, voluntary organisations and community groups who support the homeless.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alternative Giving CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Alternative Giving CIO?
Alternative Giving CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.wolverhamptonchange.co.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Alternative Giving CIO?
The register does not record Alternative Giving CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Alternative Giving CIO's trustees paid?
Alternative Giving CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Alternative Giving CIO previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Alternative Giving CIO: Alternative Giving - Wolverhampton Businesses Backing Big Change.
When was Alternative Giving CIO registered as a charity?
Alternative Giving CIO was entered on the register on 18 November 2019.