Finances
Alt Ctrl Org is a small but ambitious event bringing together voices and ideas that might not typically fit into WordCamp schedules, right now we are focusing on our Basel event.
We’re committed to making this event a success, and your support can make all the difference. Every contribution helps us expand our reach and improve the experience.
If you’re interested in sponsoring Alt Ctrl Org, please get in touch before using our Open Collective profile.
With the help of all our fine sponsors, we should be able to balance our budget. We may need a couple of €100 to make this event even better!
Sponsors
| Sponsor | Amount | Purpose |
| WP Fusion | €500 | Unrestricted |
| Typo3 Association | €1.000 | Towards venue cost |
| AlpHosting | Free hosting | Hosting donation in kind |
| Halvar | €500 | Unrestricted |
| KrautPress | €500 | Unrestricted |
| PatchStack | €500 | Unrestricted |
| Karim Marucchi | €500 | Unrestricted |
| Progress Planner | €500 | Unrestricted |
| WPConcierge | €500 | Unrestricted |
| Seravo | €500 (payment pending) | Unrestricted |
| Supporters (via OC) | €750 | Unrestricted |
| TOTAL | €5.750 |
Expenditure
| Category | Status | Amount | Notes |
| Domain | Paid | €10 | (not yet via OC) |
| Original Hosting | Paid | €42 | (not yet via OC) |
| New Hosting | Received | Free | Donation in kind by AlpHosting |
| Venue, incl required minimum consumption | Committed | €3.100 | to be paid in Swiss Francs |
| Open Collective fee (see FAQ) | Ongoing | €394,20 | Paid fees |
| Swag | Committed | €504,23 | Stickers, Pins, Printing, Etc |
| Additional drinks and refreshment package | Target | €1.802,17 | – |
| Payment processor fees (see FAQ) | Ongoing | €112,55 | Estimated fees |
| Target Total | €5.965,15 | Incl. extras & fees |
Note: the budget changed during the week of May 1st when we secured the bigger event room.
Note dd 25/06/2025: In the end, due to currency conversions (EUR-CH-GBP) and payment processor fees on Open Collective (which depend on the provider chosen/needed for a given transaction), we ended up having a deficit of approximately €200. Gracefully covered by an extra donation by one of the organisers.
We don’t have the time yet to set up a foundation but we will publish information here.
We have however set up a collective on the Open Collective platform where you can see all of our accounts with full transparency.
You can donate a ‘whatever you want’ amount as a supporter straight on Open Collective, or apply for the sponsor package (€500) via email.
We are yet to confirm what we would do with any surplus funds if there were to be any, but we will finalise that decision before reaching any surplus.
If you’d like to contribute, sponsor, or learn more about our plans, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Independent Event
Have a question about the budget?
Check out our Finances & organisation section on our FAQ page >
Check out our finances on the Open Collective website >