Is There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) as a registered charity (number 1126613) 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s charity number?

There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s charity number is 1126613. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1126613?

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Does There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)?

There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.thembatrust.org.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.

What was There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for There Must Be an Alternative (Themba): Themba.

When was There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) registered as a charity?

There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) was entered on the register on 7 November 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05910616).

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There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £2,571
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,357
Registered charity number: 1126613
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Harefield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.thembatrust.org.uk

Quick answer

There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) (number 1126613) 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) do?

Supporting the development of smallholder agriculture and agroforestry systems with the main focus of the work being in Malawi.Supporting the development of clean cooking activities.Supporting development activities with regard to ecosystem service and carbon offsetting.Supporting education and scientific research linked to the above activities

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)

Answers There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 November 2008
Company number: 05910616 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Themba
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) as a registered charity (number 1126613) 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s charity number?: There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s charity number is 1126613. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126613?: Search 1126613 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) do?: Supporting the development of smallholder agriculture and agroforestry systems with the main focus of the work being in Malawi.Supporting the development of clean cooking activities.Supporting development activities with regard to ecosystem service and carbon offsetting.Supporting education and scientific research linked to the above activities
Does There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for There Must Be an Alternative (Themba). 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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)?: There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.thembatrust.org.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 There Must Be an Alternative (Themba)?: The register does not record There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for There Must Be an Alternative (Themba): Themba.
When was There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) registered as a charity?: There Must Be an Alternative (Themba) was entered on the register on 7 November 2008. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05910616).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.