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The Traidcraft Foundation

Traidcraft Foundation is the founder member of Traidcraft Exchange, and appoints the trustees of Traidcraft Exchange. It also holds the Guardian Share in Traidcraft plc, to enable it to protect the vision and mission of that organisation.

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Activities & Mission

Traidcraft Foundation is the founder member of Traidcraft Exchange, and appoints the trustees of Traidcraft Exchange. It also holds the Guardian Share in Traidcraft plc, to enable it to protect the vision and mission of that organisation.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,474,812
Latest Expenditure
£3,506,584

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 79.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,492,857
Charitable Activities £1,981,955
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,779,947
Raising Funds £726,637
Governance £31,608
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
£3,474,812
£3,506,584£2,779,947£497,888£230,36649 / 0
2024
£3,377,803
£3,922,184£3,065,652£554,802£296,59271 / 0
2023
£3,223,652
£4,354,330£3,411,764£936,900£637,74257 / 0
2022
£4,244,000
£3,542,000£2,789,000£2,069,000£1,716,00055 / 0
2021
£3,825,000
£3,336,000£2,383,000£1,357,000£1,097,00054 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Traidcraft Foundation

What does The Traidcraft Foundation do?

Traidcraft Foundation is the founder member of Traidcraft Exchange, and appoints the trustees of Traidcraft Exchange. It also holds the Guardian Share in Traidcraft plc, to enable it to protect the vision and mission of that organisation.

How much income did The Traidcraft Foundation report in 2025?

The Traidcraft Foundation reported total income of £3.47m and reported expenditure of £3.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Traidcraft Foundation registered as a charity?

The Traidcraft Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1986 as charity number 294953. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs The Traidcraft Foundation?

The Traidcraft Foundation 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 The Traidcraft Foundation operate?

The Traidcraft Foundation operates in North Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Traidcraft Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Traidcraft Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294953.

Details

Address
Traidcraft Exchange
Turners Building
7-15 Pink Lane
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 5DW
Registration Date
14 October 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294953
Charity Number
294953

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Trustees

ALISON MARGARET COUTTS
Clive Osmond
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen Bonnick
THE RT HON SIR STEPHEN TIMMS MP

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