# THE TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1048752
- **Other names:** TRAIDCRAFT, TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE, Transform Trade
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 21, 1995
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1048752


## Contact

- **Address:** Traidcraft Exchange, Turners Building, 7-15 Pink Lane, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- **Postcode:** NE1 5DW
- **Phone:** 01914976445
- **Email:** hello@transform-trade.org
- **Website:** www.transform-trade.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 2. Objects The Objects for which the Exchange is established are –2.1 The relief of poverty through providing training (including training in business skills) and information (including information on marketing) for producers, suppliers and trading partners in Developing Countries; 2.2 The promotion for the benefit of the public of studies in economic political, social and technical subjects to raise awareness about issues arising from national and international trading practices and the benefits of trading fairly; and 2.3 The promotion of other purposes that are charitable within the law of England and Wales in Developing Countries.

**Activities:** Traidcraft Exchange trading as Transform Trade are a global community of farmers, workers, collectives, campaigners, donors and supporters, we work together for trade that values people over profit. We partner with people who are fighting for their communities and finding better ways to trade. Wherever possible, the people who are directly experiencing injustice in trade lead our work.

**Area of benefit:** OVERSEAS




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bangladesh
- India
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Lambeth
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £3474812 | £3506584 | £495582 | 49 |
| March 31, 2024 | £3377803 | £3922160 | £512404 | 71 |
| March 31, 2023 | £3223652 | £4354330 | £936900 | 57 |
| March 31, 2022 | £4244000 | £3542000 | £2069000 | 55 |
| March 31, 2021 | £3825000 | £3336000 | £1357000 | 54 |



## Trustees

- Adamson Richard Nsimba — appointed March 24, 2024
- Anita Cheria — appointed Oct. 22, 2022
- DAVID PAIN — appointed Jan. 23, 2020
- France Villeneuve — appointed March 24, 2024
- Judith Kirton-Darling — appointed Nov. 19, 2020
- Karimi Kinoti — appointed Oct. 1, 2021
- Laurence Sewell — appointed Aug. 31, 2018