Entity: Patriotic Alternative (PA)
Entity: Patriotic Alternative (PA)
Semantic Summary
The UK's largest explicitly neo-Nazi organisation as of 2024–2025, founded in July 2019 and led by Mark Collett, former BNP publicity director, with key figures including Laura Towler and Kris Taylor. PA represents the "organised fascist" model — the hard core that mainstream right-populist movements distance themselves from — and is attempting to rebrand as a "white civil rights" organisation. Registered at Companies House as Patriotic Alternative Ltd (12759841), its first accounts show total net assets of just £15,610 and zero employees, meaning its public profile massively exceeds its actual resources. Hope not Hate reported a £14,500 crowdfunding campaign in 2024 to "support families" of convicted members; Stand Up To Racism claims Collett regularly collaborates with former KKK leader David Duke and seeks funding from US far-right organisations, and alleges links to National Action. Kenny Smith's Homeland Party split from PA in 2023.
Basic Information
- Type: Far-right political organisation
- Status: Active
- Companies House: 12759841 (Patriotic Alternative Ltd)
- Founded: July 2019
- Leader: Mark Collett
- Key figures: Mark Collett, Laura Towler, Kris Taylor
- Ideology: Explicitly neo-Nazi, white nationalist
- Platforms: Telegram, Bitchute, own website
Role in Ecosystem
Patriotic Alternative is the UK's largest explicitly neo-Nazi organisation as of 2024-2025. Led by Mark Collett (former BNP publicity director), PA represents the "organised fascist" model rather than the populist-right model of Reform UK.
PA is significant for funding research because:
- It's explicitly fascist (not populist-right adjacent, but actual Nazis)
- It has a Companies House registration (transparency opportunity)
- It engages in fundraising activities (merch, donations)
- Collett has historical BNP connections and US far-right ties
- It represents the "hard core" that more mainstream right-populist movements distance themselves from
The group is attempting to rebrand as a "white civil rights" organisation, which may affect its funding strategies and public-facing activities.
Money IN (Funding Received)
| Date | From | Amount | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Crowdfunding campaign | £14,500 | "Support families" of convicted members | CONFIRMED | Hope not Hate Oct 2024 |
| Ongoing | Merchandise sales | Unknown | T-shirts, stickers, etc. | CONFIRMED | PA website/social media |
| Ongoing | Membership fees | Unknown | Member subscriptions | ALLEGED | Inference from organisational structure |
| Unknown | Private donations | Unknown | Direct donations | SPECULATIVE | Pattern-based inference |
| Historical | BNP legacy assets? | Unknown | Possible transfer | SPECULATIVE | Collett's BNP background |
Narrative: PA's documented funding is limited compared to electoral parties. The £14,500 crowdfunding in 2024 is the most concrete recent figure. The group likely relies on:
- Merchandise sales (visible on their platforms)
- Membership fees (if they have formal membership)
- Small donations from supporters
- Possible legacy assets from BNP era
Key finding: Hope not Hate reported PA raised £14,500 to "support families" of convicted members - this suggests the group is providing financial support to members facing legal consequences, similar to how other far-right groups crowdfund legal fees.
Money OUT (Funding Given)
| Date | To | Amount | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Members' families | £14,500 | Support payments | CONFIRMED | Hope not Hate |
| Ongoing | Operations | Unknown | Organising costs | SPECULATIVE | Inference |
| Unknown | Legal fees (members) | Unknown | Legal support | SPECULATIVE | Pattern from other groups |
Narrative: PA spends on organisational operations and supporting members facing legal consequences. The £14,500 "family support" fund suggests members are being convicted of crimes (likely related to far-right activity).
Companies / Entities Controlled
| Company Name | Number | Role | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriotic Alternative Ltd | 12759841 | Organisation vehicle | Active | Companies House registration |
Action needed: Full Companies House search for:
- Company 12759841 filing history (annual accounts, director changes)
- Who are the directors/PSCs?
- What's the declared business activity?
- Any other companies at the same address?
Known Associations
| Person/Org | Relationship | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Collett | Leader/founder | Public knowledge |
| BNP (historical) | Collett's former party | Public knowledge |
| National Action | Alleged links | Stand Up To Racism |
| David Duke (US KKK) | Collett collaborates | Stand Up To Racism |
| US far-right organisations | Seeking funding | Stand Up To Racism |
Key detail: Stand Up To Racism claims Collett "regularly collaborates with former Klu Klux Klan leader David Duke and wants to secure funding from far-right organisations in the United States."
US connection: This is a potential international funding vector - PA seeking US far-right money. Needs investigation.
Legal History
| Date | Case/Action | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Member convictions | Various | Implied by £14,500 support fund |
| Unknown | Possible Electoral Commission queries | Unknown | FOI reference |
Note: An Electoral Commission FOI (156-23) referenced Patriotic Alternative in December 2023, suggesting the Commission has fielded queries about the group.
Media Coverage
| Date | Outlet | Headline | Key Claims | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-09 | Hope not Hate | "Patriotic Alternative: Flagging Fascist Group Finds New Funding Stream" | £14,500 raised for members' families, rebranding as "white civil rights" group | https://hopenothate.org.uk/2024/10/09/patriotic-alternative-flagging-fascist-group-finds-new-funding-stream/ |
| 2025-08 | Searchlight Magazine | "Top nazi's death is blow to Patriotic Alternative" | IT/financial schemes, BNP legacy, membership databases | https://searchlightmagazine.com/2025/08/top-nazis-death-is-blow-to-patriotic-alternative/ |
| 2023-02 | Stand Up To Racism | "Don't be fooled by fascist Patriotic Alternative" | David Duke collaboration, US funding attempts, National Action links | https://www.standuptoracism.org.uk/wp-content2015/uploads/2023/02/A4-BW-SUtR-Dont-be-fooled-by-patriotic-alternative.pdf |
Company Accounts — Extracted from Companies House Filing (22 July 2020 – 31 July 2024)
Filed: 25 April 2025, signed by Mark Collett (Director) Company type: Micro-entity
Balance Sheet (31 July 2024)
| Item | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | £210 | - |
| Current Assets | £15,400 | - |
| Net current assets | £15,400 | - |
| Total net assets | £15,610 | - |
| Reserves | £15,610 | - |
Key Details
- Employees: 0 (both years)
- Audit: Exempt under section 477 Companies Act 2006 (small company)
- Accounts: Prepared under micro-entity provisions
- Signed: Mark Collett, Director, 25 April 2025
Key Findings
- Tiny organisation — £15,610 total net assets after 4 years
- Zero employees — all volunteer-run
- No prior year comparison — first filing, suggesting minimal activity before
- Current assets of £15,400 likely cash in bank
- Fixed assets of £210 — minimal equipment
- Their public profile massively exceeds their actual resources
Tags
- bnp
- david-duke
- donor
- far-right
- homeland-party
- kenny-smith
- mark-collett
- nationalist
- organisation
- patriotic-alternative
- telegram
- white-nationalist
Research Notes
Key questions:
- Companies House: What does company 12759841 actually declare as its business? Who are the directors? What do the accounts show?
- £14,500 crowdfunding: Where was this hosted? Who donated? What was the platform?
- Merchandise revenue: How much do they make from merch sales? Where is the store hosted? Who processes payments?
- US funding attempts: Has Collett succeeded in securing US far-right funding? Which US groups?
- BNP legacy: Did any BNP assets/funds transfer to PA when Collett founded it?
- Membership: How many members? Do they pay fees? What's the total membership income?
- IT infrastructure: Searchlight mentions "dodgy financial schemes" and membership databases - who runs their tech?
Leads to follow:
- Companies House full analysis of company 12759841 (accounts, directors, PSC, address)
- Search for the £14,500 crowdfunding campaign (platform, date, donor info if available)
- Check US far-right groups for any documented funding of PA
- Investigate merchandise operation (platform, revenue estimates)
- BNP financial history and any asset transfers
- Electoral Commission FOI 156-23 (what was the query and response?)
Red flags:
- Explicitly neo-Nazi organisation with Companies House registration
- Attempting to rebrand as "white civil rights" group (may affect funding strategies)
- US far-right connections (David Duke, seeking US funding)
- Crowdfunding to support convicted members (suggests criminal activity)
- BNP legacy connections (historical far-right funding networks)
Significance: PA represents the explicitly fascist end of the spectrum. Understanding its funding reveals:
- How neo-Nazi groups sustain themselves financially
- International connections (US far-right)
- Crowdfunding as a funding model for extremist groups
- BNP legacy networks
- The gap between registered company status and actual extremist activity
Last Updated
- Date: 2026-06-14
- Researcher: Initial data collection session
- Next actions:
- Companies House full search and analysis (company 12759841)
- £14,500 crowdfunding campaign investigation
- US far-right funding connections
- Merchandise operation analysis
- BNP legacy asset investigation
- Electoral Commission FOI follow-up