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Alpha International

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

Grants

Alpha International makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£10,162,783
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 43 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,865,077
Latest Expenditure
£21,424,568

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,063,898
Charitable Activities £1,732,702
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £68,477

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,266,425
Raising Funds £1,158,143
Governance £157,100
Grants to Institutions £10,162,783
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£23,865,077
£21,424,568£20,266,425£17,571,608£2,808,053102 / 27
2024
£21,179,536
£18,816,172£17,500,411£15,131,099£2,139,869106 / 28
2023
£20,646,016
£20,638,338£19,513,368£12,767,735£1,762,56095 / 100
2022
£16,821,669
£15,335,661£14,211,860£12,746,120£1,586,59089 / 100
2021
£13,063,662
£12,158,802£11,203,909£11,203,506£1,328,47289 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Alpha International

What does Alpha International do?

The advancement and propagation of the Christian Gospel and the promotion of teaching on all aspects of the Christian life and faith in accordance with Biblical principles. This includes the development of and making available the Alpha Course and its related ministries.

How much income did Alpha International report in 2025?

Alpha International reported total income of £23.87m and reported expenditure of £21.42m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Alpha International registered as a charity?

Alpha International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 April 2001 as charity number 1086179. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Alpha International?

Alpha International is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is REVEREND NICKY GUMBEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Alpha International operate?

Alpha International operates across 43 areas, including Argentina, Botswana, Brazil and 40 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Alpha International a registered charity?

Yes — Alpha International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086179.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 April 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3981233
Charity Number
1086179

Trustees

REVEREND NICKY GUMBEL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Andre Joseph
Angelina Hutchinson
DATO SEOK HONG YEOH
Fopefoliwa Adelowo
Kathleen Wai Lin Chew
Omoyemi Adetoun Akerele
Pastor Rebekah Kelly Evans Spyker
Rev James Matthew Mallon
Rev John Alexander Kirkpatrick Millar
Rev Richard Michael Coates
Also governs 3 other charities
Robert Lee Gruenewald II
Tokunbo Olamide Akerele

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