THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA)

Registration #1126613 · Registered

www.thembatrust.org.uk

info@thembatrust.org.uk

2 LINDEN SQUARE HAREFIELD UB9 6TQ

73
out of 100
Verified

Supporting the development of smallholder agriculture and agroforestry systems with the main focus of the work being in Malawi.Supporting the development of clean cooking activities.Supporting development activities with regard to ecosystem service and carbon offsetting.Supporting education and scientific research linked to the above activities

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About THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA)

THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA) is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1126613). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 73/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA) reported a total income of £16,865 and total expenditure of £16,307, a spending ratio of 97% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THERE MUST BE AN ALTERNATIVE (THEMBA) describes its activities as follows: Supporting the development of smallholder agriculture and agroforestry systems with the main focus of the work being in Malawi.Supporting the development of clean cooking activities.Supporting development activities with regard to ecosystem service and carbon offsetting.Supporting education and scientific research linked to the above activities Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health18 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 96.7% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£16,865£16,30797%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026