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

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

Country

Colombia Kenya Peru Tanzania Uganda

Local Authority

City Of London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,328,698

Latest Expenditure

£1,421,025

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 234). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 7.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £199,464

Charitable Activities £1,128,612

Other Trading £0

Investments £621

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,335,015

Raising Funds £86,010

Governance £12,805

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,328,698	£1,421,025	£1,335,015	£133,489	£66,065	18 / 0
2023	£1,097,799	£1,552,229	£1,486,219	£225,813	£177,046	24 / 0
2022	£1,555,208	£1,721,781	£1,651,800	£680,242	£303,208	23 / 0
2021	£988,359	£1,089,277	£1,016,294	£846,815	£453,009	16 / 0
2020	£314,974	£578,381				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Producers Direct

What does Producers Direct do?

How much income did Producers Direct report in 2024?

Producers Direct reported total income of £1.33m and reported expenditure of £1.42m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Producers Direct?

Producers Direct has a program ratio of 100.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Environment charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 234 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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.