Set up as a family run business in 2006, Just Trade works hand in hand with small fair trade projects primarily in the shanty towns of Lima, Peru.

We act as mentor, educator, wholesaler and retailer, helping people in marginalised communities develop their existing skills to design and make saleable products, and we provide them with a long term route to market in the UK.

Our projects provide fairly paid, secure employment, and focus on sustainability through the sharing of knowledge and skills.

We specialise in jewellery, accessories and greetings cards, using locally sourced and ethical materials where possible.

Just Trade is a registered BAFTS importer and retailer.
 

David Cave, Chairman

David has been involved in development since the early 1970s when he did VSO in Colombia. During the 1980s, he was director of Opportunities for the Disabled in London where he initiated a number of schemes to help people with disabilities find employment. More recently he co-founded a micro bank in Ukraine, which has led to the creation of over 70 jobs. Dave is also a director of a number of companies in the West Midlands.

Laura Cave, Director
Laura studied at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham and at the Royal College of Art in London. She is currently a visiting tutor on the Silversmithing and Jewellery degree course at London Metropolitan University and also designs and makes her own work.

Melanie Cave, Director

Melanie studied French, Spanish & Teaching at Texas A&M University and then completed a Masters of Business Administration at the University of Liverpool.  She has been a manager working in various charities and NGOs and travelled extensively in the developing world.

Sarah Stansfield, Company Secretary,  

Sarah is trained as a chartered accountant with KPMG and has worked with various companies in London and now runs her own accountancy firm in Worcester.

Just Trade [UK] Ltd is a registered private limited company.  Company no 5844298.