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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Alert is a registered international nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 87/100 for international charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £20M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
International Alert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.
International Alert is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, International Alert has £20M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 90% for international charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
International Alert is classified as a International organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £20M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for International Alert. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
International Alert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 99% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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. International Alert is classified as a international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among international charities registered in United Kingdom: International Alert's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of £20M is well above the peer average of £1M.
International Alert is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. INTERNATIONAL ALERT is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
INTERNATIONAL ALERT is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
INTERNATIONAL ALERT is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralThe WHO maintains the international alert for the Ebola outbreak after it spread to two countries - Demócrata
Integrating peace: how to work in fragile and conflict-affected settings - bond.org.uk
Ebola once again frightens the world after deadly spread in Congo, lack of vaccines, and international alert about the risk of a new health crisis - CPG Click Petróleo e Gás
Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23 - Seneweb
Ebola in DR Congo: WHO Triggers International Alert Over Concerning Outbreak - أفريكا نيوز
WHO declares Ebola an international health emergency - SWI swissinfo.ch
DW News. . In a complex repatriation operation from the Canary Islands, more than 90 passengers and crew have been flown out. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius has been at the center of an international alert after three passengers died. #dwnews - facebook.com
Hantavirus Basics: The Atlantic Cruise Ship Outbreak That Triggered a WHO Alert - ColombiaOne.com
POWER SOLUTUIONS INTERNATIONAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & - GlobeNewswire
Schools, caregivers urged to enforce anti-bullying policy - The Guardian Nigeria News
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- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Methodology
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Quick facts about International Alert
- What is International Alert?
- International Alert is a international nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was International Alert founded?
- International Alert was founded in 1987.
- Where is International Alert located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is International Alert's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10M-£100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Alert trustworthy?
- International Alert has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is International Alert's website?
- https://www.international-alert.org
- Are donations to International Alert tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.