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Registered charity · No. 1201213CIOThe Campus

Always an Alternative CIO

Always an Alternative CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, other charitable purposes, based in The Campus.

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Always an Alternative CIO is a registered charity (number 1201213) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £89,519 (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 Always an Alternative CIO?

Registered charity number
1201213
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
The Campus
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£89,519

What does Always an Alternative CIO do?

We challenge the mindset of young people on serious violence (knife crime, gun crime & serious assault) gang culture (Criminal Child Exploitation (CCE), county lines) and anti social behaviour. This is acheived with education and alternative ways of engagement.

What causes is Always an Alternative CIO registered for?

Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Always an Alternative CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Always an Alternative 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Always an Alternative CIO a legitimate charity?
Yes. Always an Alternative CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201213) 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 Always an Alternative CIO's charity number?
Always an Alternative CIO's charity number is 1201213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1201213?
Search 1201213 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 Always an Alternative CIO do?
We challenge the mindset of young people on serious violence (knife crime, gun crime & serious assault) gang culture (Criminal Child Exploitation (CCE), county lines) and anti social behaviour. This is acheived with education and alternative ways of engagement.
Does Always an Alternative CIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Always an Alternative 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 Always an Alternative CIO?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.