Our story
The Cred Foundation: Transforming Lives
Like all charities, we want to make a difference. And along with our partners we do make a huge difference to thousands of people around the world. But the way we make a difference is different.
Yes, we campaign.
Yes, we fund-raise.
Yes, we stand up and speak out for the poorest people on earth.
But through Cred Jewellery, our sister organisation, we’re not just shouting into thin air about Making Trade Fair. We are redefining what International Trade should look like in an industry known to be destructive to people and to the environment. We are fighting for Fair Trade Gold: social & financial benefits for small scale miners and their communities, with a guarantee of environmental sustainability.
And whilst Cred Jewellery continues to deliver luxury jewellery collections with a clean conscience, the Cred Foundation is the ethical and practical foundation on which it stands.
For more information, contact us.
Why are we doing this?
We believe in Transformation.
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We believe that transformation is necessary.
A simple look at many of the world’s crises (abject poverty, environmental disaster, human conflict) reveals what is all too obvious: the dire need for change.
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We believe that transformation is possible.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the need for change, but we know from first hand experience that transformation is possible.
We partner with 5 different organisations around the world – in Ethiopia, India, & Colombia – each of whom are directly involved in transforming individuals, communities & the environment for the better. We take pride in the working friendships we’ve developed with these International Partners, and are especially proud of the specific projects we support.
We’re not interested in ‘charitable hand outs’. We’re working to redress the balance for developing nations: the balance of dignity, equality, and the opportunity to stand on your own two feet.
Just as Cred Jewellery is empowering previously exploited people in the mining industry, the projects we support provide grass roots opportunities for Education, Employment, Environmental Sustainability, & Community Development. Along with supporting the most vulnerable, they also demonstrate that - with the right training, resources & opportunities - people from developing nations are often the best solution to their own problems.
Our Partners
We partner with five ground-breaking international organisations that are providing a direct and effective answer to human poverty and environmental damage. They are all run by local people, and since we have meaningful relationships with each of them we can guarantee that any donated funds will go directly to those who need it.
And just so we're completely above board, you should know that 10% of donations go towards UK operations. But all of this supports our partners and their projects, e.g. campaigning, marketing, fund-raising etc.
Browse the specific Education projects, Employment projects,
Environmental projects and Community projects we support.
Go here to find out more about the
organisations delivering these projects.
We Want to Partner with You
The big question people ask is 'what difference can one person make?'. Issues of global poverty can be overwhelming.
We don’t have all the answers, but we have made a start. And since we can do more together than we can apart, we want to partner with any individuals or organisations who are committed to Transforming Lives in whatever way they can.
We want to partner with you. It's not just about giving money, it's about being part of a network for change. We have a growing number of people signing up to our regular email bulletins, joining our campaigning, raising funds, and wanting to share their stories. And as we tell you our story, we hope that it inspires you to join with us in telling the bigger story of Transforming Lives.
Here are some ways you can partner with us:
Sign up
To receive bi-monthly e-bulletins (email reports)
containing news, resources, web links etc.
Find out more
Browse through the rest of the website
to get the latest news, information and resources
Donate to Cred
As a small charity with direct links to groundbreaking projects,
we can guarantee that your money will make an absolute difference
to the lives of children and adults in the poorest parts of the world.
If you're a UK citizen, we can also claim
an extra 28% at no cost to you through Gift Aid
Fundraise for Cred
Some of the sponsored events so far have included
miles of walking, a 24 hr dash around the 3 highest peaks of the UK,
and a gruelling 10k run through the streets of Addis Ababa.
What could you do…?
Invite Cred to speak
Our team of experienced communicators have delivered
a variety of lessons, presentations, & seminars to schools, students,
corporate groups and faith/community groups.
We tailor delivery to suit you.
