Awards

Queen's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development 2006

Traidcraft won for our pioneering work on using social accounting and a partner review process to promote dialogue with all its stakeholders.

Winner of the 2005 ACCA Award for the Best Social Accounts in the UK

The judges stated that the accounts "have a strong focus on stakeholder views and explain how the organisation is having a direct impact on poverty as well as having a greater influence on others. The report is very comprehensive in its methodology and its set of indicators used."

Other entrants included Barclays plc, BBC, Camelot, Guardian Newspapers Ltd, Royal Mail and Vodafone.

Commendation in the 2006 ACCA UK Awards for reporting on stakeholder engagement

The judges commended our social accounts for "recording Traidcraft's performance and achievements in two ways: by its own assessment against the company's five key foundation principles, and a second assessment carried out by Traidcraft's stakeholders".

Winner of New Statesman Social Enterprise Champion (Organisation) Award 2005

The judges paid tribute to the way Traidcraft had inspired others to embrace the value and challenge of social enterprise.

Winner of the North East Equality Awards 2005

The North East Equality Awards recognise employers who strive to ensure that good equality and diversity practices are implemented in the workplace.

The judges said: "We were bowled over by the quality of this particular application. An excellent company to work for and an excellent overall winner."

Commendation in Third Sector Charity Innovation Award 2004

Traidcraft Exchange was voted one of the most innovative charities in the UK.