--- title: "Alternative Giving CIO — check charity number 1186415 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alternative Giving CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186415. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 176 - 178 Stafford Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alternative-giving-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:47:22.675Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alternative Giving CIO is a registered charity (number 1186415) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £20,064 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Alternative Giving CIO? Registered charity number 1186415 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 176 - 178 Stafford Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £20,064 Website [www.wolverhamptonchange.co.uk](http://www.wolverhamptonchange.co.uk/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alternative Giving CIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=alternative-giving-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wolverhamptonchange.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alternative Giving CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Alternative Giving CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186415) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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? Search 1186415 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does Alternative Giving CIO have reviews and complaints? 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 is http://www.wolverhamptonchange.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1186415).