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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1140968
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
TradeRelief is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1140968. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, West Berkshire and Kenya. The register describes its activities as: “TradeRelief works in developing countries to support sustainable enterprise, employment and social benefits (such as education, vocational training and working with support groups). We provide tailored financing and to allow selected entrepreneurs to grow businesses that offer social benefits to the local community.” Its charitable objects are: “The alleviation of poverty through the funding and management of social investments in commercial enterprises in the developing world.” In the year to 31 Mar 2026 it reported income of £4,479 and spending of £4,826.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£4,479
Latest spending
£4,826
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides other financeProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £4,479 | £4,826 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,126 | £8,732 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £4,910 | £1,318 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,905 | £5,411 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £3,889 | £4,050 |
Charitable objects
The alleviation of poverty through the funding and management of social investments in commercial enterprises in the developing world
Where it operates
Throughout London, West Berkshire, Kenya
- Trustees
- 3
What TradeRelief funds
TradeRelief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief and economic / community development / employment for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £24.3k in total.
How to apply to TradeRelief
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from TradeRelief in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (traderelief.org) 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 TradeRelief
Is TradeRelief open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from TradeRelief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does TradeRelief fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, West Berkshire and Kenya.
Does TradeRelief give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that TradeRelief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does TradeRelief give each year?
The register does not break out TradeRelief's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £4,826. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,867 a year.
How large is TradeRelief?
In its latest reported year TradeRelief reported income of £4,479 and spending of £4,826.
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