Truthfully, it wasn’t what we originally planned to do this Christmas. But when circumstances change, our plans had to change too – so that we can best use our limited resources to help as many people as possible. The challenging economic situation of the last few years has forced our sister business, Traidcraft plc, to restructure and downsize. Some of the vulnerable producer groups, who have supplied Traidcraft for decades, are now facing an uncertain future as orders cease.