Alternative Futures Group Limited
Notable UK charityAlso known as: Alternative Futures Limited
The charity operates in the North West of England and provides services for people with disabilities including adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and dementia.
Activities & Mission
The charity operates in the North West of England and provides services for people with disabilities including adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and dementia.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 95% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £80,677,000 | £76,744,000 | £76,744,000 | £40,065,000 | £28,092,000 | 1638 / 0 |
| 2024 | £72,405,000 | £67,956,000 | £67,956,000 | £35,978,000 | £17,569,000 | 1563 / 0 |
| 2023 | £65,445,000 | £60,933,000 | £60,933,000 | £31,119,000 | £16,878,000 | 1471 / 0 |
| 2022 | £61,354,000 | £59,623,000 | £59,623,000 | £27,058,000 | £16,801,000 | 1552 / 0 |
| 2021 | £59,952,000 | £57,966,000 | £57,926,000 | £24,804,000 | £8,200,000 | 1663 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Futures Group Limited
What does Alternative Futures Group Limited do?
The charity operates in the North West of England and provides services for people with disabilities including adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and dementia.
How much income did Alternative Futures Group Limited report in 2025?
Alternative Futures Group Limited reported total income of £80.68m and reported expenditure of £76.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alternative Futures Group Limited?
Alternative Futures Group Limited has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alternative Futures Group Limited registered as a charity?
Alternative Futures Group Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 February 1992 as charity number 1008587. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Alternative Futures Group Limited?
Alternative Futures Group Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian Martin walsh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alternative Futures Group Limited operate?
Alternative Futures Group Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Alternative Futures Group Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Alternative Futures Group Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1008587.
Details
4 St Paul's Square
Liverpool
L3 9SJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated