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Producers Direct

Also known as: Cafedirect Producers' Foundation

We work with smallholder farmers in Africa and Latin America to develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Activities include strengthening the capacity of smallholders to adapt to climate change; enhance on-farm productivity and incomes; strengthen governance and leadership; improve farmer-to-farmer communications and knowledge sharing.

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Activities & Mission

We work with smallholder farmers in Africa and Latin America to develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Activities include strengthening the capacity of smallholders to adapt to climate change; enhance on-farm productivity and incomes; strengthen governance and leadership; improve farmer-to-farmer communications and knowledge sharing.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£615,016
Latest Expenditure
£759,030

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £115,787
Charitable Activities £499,228
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £728,317
Raising Funds £30,713
Governance £10,056
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£615,016
£759,030£728,317-£10,527£011 / 0
2024
£1,328,698
£1,421,025£1,335,015£133,489£66,06518 / 0
2023
£1,097,799
£1,552,229£1,486,219£225,813£177,04624 / 0
2022
£1,555,208
£1,721,781£1,651,800£680,242£303,20823 / 0
2021
£988,359
£1,089,277£1,016,294£846,815£453,00916 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Producers Direct

What does Producers Direct do?

We work with smallholder farmers in Africa and Latin America to develop innovative solutions to the challenges they face. Activities include strengthening the capacity of smallholders to adapt to climate change; enhance on-farm productivity and incomes; strengthen governance and leadership; improve farmer-to-farmer communications and knowledge sharing.

How much income did Producers Direct report in 2025?

Producers Direct reported total income of £615k and reported expenditure of £759k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Producers Direct registered as a charity?

Producers Direct was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 2009 as charity number 1133218. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Producers Direct?

Producers Direct is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Producers Direct operate?

Producers Direct operates across 6 areas, including Colombia, Kenya, Peru and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Producers Direct a registered charity?

Yes — Producers Direct is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133218.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4046921
Charity Number
1133218

Trustees

Anthony Wainaina
ESPERANZA EUSEBIA DIONISIO CASTILLO
Gregory Mugabe
Jamie Barbara Anderson Hodge
Michael Anthony Montalvan Tineo

Also Known As

  • Cafedirect Producers' Foundation

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9 November 2026
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