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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1117569
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Tradedev is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1117569. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Peterborough City and Ghana. The register describes its activities as: “TRADEDEV works with local businesses in deprived communities of the UK, Ghana and other developing countries to enhance production and presentation methods to increase the come of primary producers through business advisory services, business management training programmes, public awareness on civil rights and…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of poverty for persons in developing countries by the provision of financial assistance, technological assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for persons in cases of financial or other charitable need through help (i) In setting up their own…” In the year to 5 Apr 2025 it reported income of £260 and spending of £100.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£260
Latest spending
£100
- What it funds
- Education / trainingPrevention or relief of povertyAccommodation / housingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodiesThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides buildings / facilities / open spaceProvides servicesProvides advocacy / advice / informationSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2025 | £260 | £100 |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £105 | £50 |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £2,000 | £1,050 |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 5 Apr 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charitable objects
The relief of poverty for persons in developing countries by the provision of financial assistance, technological assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for persons in cases of financial or other charitable need through help (i) In setting up their own business, or (ii) to existing business.
Where it operates
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough City, Ghana
- Formerly
- Trade Dev
- Trustees
- 3
What Tradedev funds
Tradedev is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2025, it spent £1,200 in total.
How to apply to Tradedev
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Tradedev in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (tradedev.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Tradedev
Is Tradedev open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Tradedev is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Tradedev fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire, Peterborough City and Ghana.
Does Tradedev give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Tradedev makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Tradedev give each year?
The register does not break out Tradedev's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2025 was £100. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £240 a year.
How large is Tradedev?
In its latest reported year Tradedev reported income of £260 and spending of £100.
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