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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group recorded a net deficit of £56,914 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves falling to £230,366. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and adopted the going concern basis. The Foundation itself reported nil incoming resources and is funded by Traidcraft Exchange, maintaining reserves of approximately £2,305.
What the accounts disclose
“The Traidcraft Foundation — the controlling party of the company as detailed below.” — page 39
“Trustees — the trustees donated £nil (2024 - £nil) during the year.” — page 39
“The Traidcraft Foundation — the controlling party of the company as detailed below.” — page 39
“Trustees — the trustees donated £nil (2024 - £nil) during the year.” — page 39
“Traidcraft Services India Private Limited is incorporated in India and is limited by shares.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ALISON MARGARET COUTTS
- Clive Osmond
- Jeremy Lefroy
- Stephen Bonnick
- THE RT HON SIR STEPHEN TIMMS MP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.5m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.4m | £3.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £3.2m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.2m | £3.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £3.8m | £3.3m |
Common questions
Is THE TRAIDCRAFT FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group recorded a net deficit of £56,914 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves falling to £230,366. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and adopted the going concern basis. The Foundation itself reported nil incoming resources and is funded by Traidcraft Exchange, maintaining reserves of approximately £2,305. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by S&W Audit.
Who funds THE TRAIDCRAFT FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE TRAIDCRAFT FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD | FY2022 | £1k | Secular Charities |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN-AT-HAMPSTEAD | FY2021 | £600 | Secular charities |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE S M B TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE WOLFSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.0m |
| COMMISSION APOSTOLIC TRUST LTD | 1 | £126k |
| THE SQUIRES FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £100k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| HALCROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | 1 | £33k |
Charities like this
- THE TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE
- THE FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION
- The Trust Foundation
- TEXTILE REUSE AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- GFG FOUNDATION
- UNION FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAIDCRAFT FOUNDATION | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRAIDCRAFT EXCHANGE | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION | £13.3m | unclear | — | above | 1.0% | no doubt |
| The Trust Foundation | £3.0m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TEXTILE REUSE AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | £9.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GFG FOUNDATION | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |