The International Roundtable for Sustainable Tea (Thirst)
Analysis
The International Roundtable for Sustainable Tea (Thirst) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, sponsors or undertakes research and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The International Roundtable for Sustainable Tea (Thirst) reported income of £58k and spending of £42k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £72k to £58k (-19%), an average of -5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, The International Roundtable for Sustainable Tea (Thirst) sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include After18 (£58k), Make Space for Girls (£59k) and Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
THIRST brings together civil society actors from tea producing & tea consuming countries to improve the lives of tea workers & farmers, their families & communities. We share knowledge & experience, bring together our unique perspectives & speak out when necessary, challenging & supporting companies & governments to deliver on their responsibilities in line with UNGPs, SDGs and ILO conventions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| After18 | Leicester | £58k |
| Make Space for Girls | London | £59k |
| Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary | Halifax | £58k |
| Bradford City of Sanctuary | West Yorkshire | £60k |