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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About International Alert

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.

Founded
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar international in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 90%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.99
Program expenses£0.99 (£19.3 million)
99% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
99% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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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.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

AZ
Azza Karam
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AZ
Azza K••••
Trustee
DA
David N•••••••
Trustee
EM
Emma H•••••••
Trustee
JA
Jane C•••••
Trustee
MO
Mouna B•• G••••
Trustee
PR
Professor N••• F•••••••• C••••••••
Trustee
RA
Rafael V••••••••
Trustee
RO
Rosemary C•••
Trustee
WI
William v•• N••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

The WHO maintains the international alert for the Ebola outbreak after it spread to two countries - Demócrata

www.democrata.es · · Neutral

Integrating peace: how to work in fragile and conflict-affected settings - bond.org.uk

www.bond.org.uk · · Neutral

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

en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br · · Neutral

Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23 - Seneweb

seneweb.com · · Neutral

Ebola in DR Congo: WHO Triggers International Alert Over Concerning Outbreak - أفريكا نيوز

africanews.dz · · Neutral

WHO declares Ebola an international health emergency - SWI swissinfo.ch

www.swissinfo.ch · · Neutral

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

www.facebook.com · · Neutral

Hantavirus Basics: The Atlantic Cruise Ship Outbreak That Triggered a WHO Alert - ColombiaOne.com

colombiaone.com · · Neutral

POWER SOLUTUIONS INTERNATIONAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & - GlobeNewswire

www.globenewswire.com · · Neutral

Schools, caregivers urged to enforce anti-bullying policy - The Guardian Nigeria News

guardian.ng · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The WHO maintains the international alert for the Ebola outbreak after it spread to two countries - Demócrata
May 2026
www.democrata.es
Integrating peace: how to work in fragile and conflict-affected settings - bond.org.uk
May 2026
www.bond.org.uk
Ebola once again frightens the world after deadly spread in Congo, lack of vaccines, and international alert about the r
May 2026
en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br
Ebola in DRC: International health alert, first case in zone M23 - Seneweb
May 2026
seneweb.com
Ebola in DR Congo: WHO Triggers International Alert Over Concerning Outbreak - أفريكا نيوز
May 2026
africanews.dz
WHO declares Ebola an international health emergency - SWI swissinfo.ch
May 2026
www.swissinfo.ch
DW News. . In a complex repatriation operation from the Canary Islands, more than 90 passengers and crew have been flown
May 2026
www.facebook.com
Hantavirus Basics: The Atlantic Cruise Ship Outbreak That Triggered a WHO Alert - ColombiaOne.com
May 2026
colombiaone.com
POWER SOLUTUIONS INTERNATIONAL ALERT: Bragar Eagel & - GlobeNewswire
May 2026
www.globenewswire.com
Schools, caregivers urged to enforce anti-bullying policy - The Guardian Nigeria News
Apr 2026
guardian.ng
Form filed
£20.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£19.2M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£25.3M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£19.4M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Form filed
£17.7M revenue
FY2020
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other international in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Alert This page 76 £20.0 million 99%
Practical Action 87 £33.1 million 86%
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development 87 £56.2 million 86%
Target Housing Limited 87 £18.6 million 100%
The Duke of Edinburgh'S International Award Foundation 87 £15.1 million 80%
Saferworld 87 £19.4 million 98%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
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

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.