Trade Aid
The alleviation of poverty in Tanzania through the provision of vocational training and the provision of education in management and financial skills.
Activities & Mission
The alleviation of poverty in Tanzania through the provision of vocational training and the provision of education in management and financial skills.
Grants
Trade Aid is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £233,056
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £257,645 | £233,056 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2024 | £158,139 | £250,179 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £233,209 | £155,021 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £157,662 | £147,380 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £218,888 | £223,749 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Trade Aid
What does Trade Aid do?
The alleviation of poverty in Tanzania through the provision of vocational training and the provision of education in management and financial skills.
How much income did Trade Aid report in 2025?
Trade Aid reported total income of £258k and reported expenditure of £233k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Trade Aid registered as a charity?
Trade Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 December 1996 as charity number 1059925. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Trade Aid?
Trade Aid is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JANE LANGFORD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Trade Aid operate?
Trade Aid operates in Tanzania, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Trade Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Trade Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059925.
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Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated