Activities

As described by the charity on the register

International Alert works with people directly affected by conflict to build lasting peace. We focus on solving the root causes of conflict with people from across divides. From the grassroots to the policy level, we bring people together to build peace. Experienced and respected, we have a proud track record of achieving change in fragile and conflict-affected countries and territories.

Latest income

£15.5m

Expenditure

£16.2m

Financial year end

2025-12-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-12-31 £19.4m £17.4m
2022-12-31 £25.3m £21.5m
2023-12-31 £19.2m £20.7m
2024-12-31 £20.0m £19.5m
2025-12-31 £15.5m £16.2m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-12-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £35k
Charitable activities £15.5m
Trading £0
Investment income £26k
Total income £15.5m

Spending

Charitable spend £16.0m
Raising funds £239k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £207k
Total expenditure £16.2m

Balance sheet

Reserves £2.3m
Total funds £10.0m
— restricted £7.7m
— unrestricted £2.3m
— endowment £0
Total assets £10.0m
Cash £10.2m

People

Employees 161

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
  • Overseas Aid/famine Relief
  • Environment/conservation/heritage
  • Economic/community Development/employment
  • Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
  • Other Charitable Purposes

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • Other Defined Groups
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Makes Grants To Organisations
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
  • Other Charitable Activities

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.