# ALTERNATIVES  WATFORD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1100024
- **Other names:** CONNECTIONS (WATFORD) LONDON LTD, GIRL ABOUT AND CONNECTIONS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 13, 2003
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1100024


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 3, 160 Marlowes, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hertfordshire
- **Postcode:** HP1 1BA
- **Phone:** 01442264222
- **Email:** gill@alternativeswatford.co.uk
- **Website:** www.alternativeswatford.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN IN WATFORD WHO HAVE A NEED FOR IT.  IT WILL PROVIDE FREE PREGNANCY TESTS AND AN ADVISORY SERVICE, GIRL ABOUT MEETING AREA FOR THEM TO COME TOGETHER FOR HELP AND SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER.(A) TO PURCHASE, TAKE ON OR LEASE OR IN EXCHANGE, HIRE OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES, AND TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND ALTER BUILDINGS OR ERECTIONS.(B) TO SELL, LET, MORTGAGE, DISPOSE OF OR TURN TO ACCOUNT ALL OR ANY OF THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE COMPANY.(C) TO UNDERTAKE AND EXECUTE ANY CHARITABLE TRUSTS WHICH MAY LAWFULLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE COMPANY.(D) TO BORROW OR RAISE MONEY ON SUCH TERMS AND ON SUCH SECURITY AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT. (E) TO INVEST THE MONEYS OF THE COMPANY NOT IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED FOR ITS PURPOSES IN OR UPON SUCH INVESTMENTS, SECURITIES OR PROPERTY AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT, SUBJECT NEVERTHELESS TO SUCH CONDITIONS (IF ANY) AND SUCH CONSENTS (IF ANY)  AS MAY FOR THE TIME BEING BE IMPOSED OR REQUIRED BY  LAW AND SUBJECT ALSO AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED.  (F) TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT OR AID IN THE SUPPORT OF ANY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS AND TO SUBSCRIBE OR GUARANTEE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. (G)  TO DO ALL SUCH OTHER THINGS AS ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE ATTAINMENT OF FURTHERANCE OF THE SAID OBJECTS OR ANY OF THEM.

**Activities:** Alternatives offers life-changing emotional and practical support for anyone facing pregnancy-related challenges.  We offer counselling, a baby box project and we have a  Mother & Baby charity shop in Watford & Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

**Area of benefit:** WATFORD




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £65910 | £97064 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £46568 | £87511 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £79533 | £78479 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £104341 | £103261 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £161448 | £107253 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Chris Strevens — appointed Oct. 3, 2013
- Corinne Laura Marchand — appointed March 31, 2024
- Elaine Hawkings — appointed Oct. 13, 2014
- Rebecca Jane Robinson — appointed Sept. 24, 2019