Entity: Patriotic Alternative (PA)
Entity: Patriotic Alternative (PA)
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
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