Transparent Regulated Adult-Use Controlled Data
Why
TRACD?
The Context
- In 2018, Billy Caldwell’s hospitalisation after his life-saving medicine was confiscated at Heathrow triggered a national outcry and led to the legalisation of prescription cannabis in the UK.
- Despite the legal change achieved, the system has failed to deliver further legislative progress.
- While the exact size of the illicit cannabis market is hard to ascertain, the most credible figure suggests it was worth £2.6bn a decade ago, a figure that must understate its current size.
- TRACD’s own calculations based on ONS data and the Crime Survey of England and Wales suggests that between 3 million and 3.5 million people in the UK have used cannabis in the past year.
- The current system isn’t working. Prescription cannabis has become commercialised and inconsistent, leaving patients behind. Meanwhile, millions of adults are buying from an unregulated illicit market with no quality controls, no age checks, and no data. A regulated pilot changes that.
What this tells us:
- Demand already exists, regardless of legality.
- The current framework is misaligned with real-world use.
TRACD is building the evidence, the support, and the political case for a regulated adult-use pilot – safe, tracked, and accountable.
Join the Movement
Support ground breaking research and responsible adult use cannabis reform. Together, we’re building a healthier, safer future.
Member Benefits
- Monthly magazine with expert insights
- If the pilot is approved, priority onboarding will be granted subject to meeting the required criteria.
- Community forum participation
- Early access to policy consultations
- Exclusive access to educational & harm reduction content
- Educational webinars
- Free admission to TRACD online & in-person events
The
Ask
- We are not asking politicians to take a leap of faith. We are asking them to follow the evidence – and we are building that evidence together.
- But first, we need you. every subscriber sends a signal. The bigger this movement grows, the harder it is to ignore.
- TRACD is inviting governments across the UK and the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man) to permit a regulated Pilot.
What
TRACD
Means
Regulated Supply
Every product will be quality-controlled with verified Certificate of Analysis composition and full strain traceability, from seed to shelf.
Measured Access
Participation is limited to a defined cohort, with eligibility screening and responsible-use guidance built in.
Data for Legislators
Anonymous, aggregated insights capture usage patterns, safety outcomes, and public health impacts – informing evidence-based policy.
Safeguards
21+ only; medical letter confirming no mental health issues; 36/40g monthly cap; all products tracked via traceability system ensuring safe, responsible participation.
Join the Movement
Member Benefits
- Monthly magazine with expert insights
- If the pilot is approved, priority onboarding will be granted subject to meeting the required criteria.
- Community forum participation
- Early access to policy consultations
- Exclusive access to educational & harm reduction content
- Educational webinars
- Free admission to TRACD online & in-person events
Support groundbreaking research and responsible adult use cannabis reform. Together, we’re building a healthier, safer future.
Charlotte Caldwell
Founder & CEO
Charlotte is the mother of Billy Caldwell, the child whose case directly led to the historic change in UK medical cannabis law in 2018 after he had his life-saving medicine confiscated at LHR. Her experience revealed the real-world consequences of prohibition and the risks created when access exists without regulation, oversight, or evidence.
What began as a fight to protect her son’s life has evolved into nationally recognised work focused on public health, harm reduction, and responsible cannabis policy. Charlotte brings rare lived experience together with a clear, outcomes-driven approach to regulation, data, and accountability.
She is the founder of TRACD – Transparent, Regulated Adult-use Controlled Data – a tightly controlled adult-use pilot designed to inform government, reduce harm, displace illicit markets, and generate the evidence needed for credible, modern policy.
Charlotte’s work is not ideological. It is evidence-led, public-health focused, and rooted in the belief that regulation, transparency, and data – not criminalisation, deliver the safest outcomes for society.
Our Dedicated
Team
Peadar Robinson
Regional Director UK
Neal Clague
Regional Manager Isle of Man
Jayne Christie
Regional Manager Jersey/Guernsey
Nathan Scholey
Regional Coordinator
Edvin Brnčić
Compliance Research & Content Writing
Jimmy Nicholls
Press Relations
Our Trusted
Partners
Leading researchers, clinicians, and academics supporting our mission
Our
Supporters
Leaders and Experts championing TRACD and evidence-based cannabis reform
Deputy Gavin St Pier – Guernsey
Vice-President of the Policy & Resources Committee
Dr Alex Allinson
MHK Isle of Man
Join the Movement
Support groundbreaking research and responsible adult-use cannabis reform. Together, we’re building a healthier, safer future.
Member Benefits
- Monthly magazine with expert insights
- If the pilot is approved, priority onboarding will be granted subject to meeting the required criteria.
- Community forum participation
- Early access to policy consultations
- Exclusive access to educational & harm reduction content
- Educational webinars
- Free admission to TRACD online & in-person events
Our Public
Health Promise
Commitment to Public Health & Harm Reduction
Harm reduction in adult use cannabis products is essential for public health, as regulation limits black-market risks. A legal, controlled system protects consumers, especially youth, by ensuring safer products and accountable distribution.
Distinction of Medical (Prescription Cannabis) & Recreational Access
TRACD maintain’s a distinct regulatory system for recreational adult-use and is strictly non- medical.
Consumer Safeguards
Strict controls are enforced to ensure that all products distributed meet national standards for safety, quality, and accountability, thereby safeguarding public health and consumer well-being.
Independent Data & Evaluation
Decisions are guided by validated data, transparent methods, and impartial assessment, ensuring integrity in governance and strengthening accountability, consistency, and public trust throughout the regulatory process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TRACD?
TRACD stands for Transparent, Regulated Adult-Use & Controlled Data. If approved, it’s a public health-led pilot exploring how regulated adult access to cannabis products can work safely and responsibly under scientific and research supervision.
Why is TRACD being introduced?
The goal is to collect real-world data on the health, social, and economic impacts of regulated adult use access. TRACD focuses on harm reduction, offering a safer, evidence-based alternative to the unregulated market
Is TRACD about legalising adult use cannabis?
Yes. TRACD is a controlled research pilot for adult-use cannabis, created to generate evidence and support policymakers in advancing the legalisation and regulation of cannabis for adult use.
Who can take part?
If approved, participation is limited to adults over the age of 21; who meet specific criteria such as age, residency and health screening. Every participant agrees to regular check-ins and data contribution for research purposes.
How will cannabis products be accessed under TRACD?
If approved, under the TRACD pilot, participants would access regulated adult-use cannabis products through licensed pharmacies. All products are quality-tested and dispensed with professional guidance on safe use.
Who oversees the program?
TRACD is governed by a multidisciplinary team led by Charlotte Caldwell, bringing together researchers, scientists, pharmaceutical experts, university partners, and government representatives. This collaborative governance model ensures that every aspect of the program, from consumer access and data collection to safety standards and public health outcomes is guided by evidence, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
What kind of data is collected?
TRACD and partners gathers anonymised data on health outcomes, social behaviour, local and economic impact. This helps shape responsible, evidence-based adult use cannabis policy that could be used to progress legislation for the future.
How does TRACD support harm reduction?
By providing a safe, regulated alternative to illicit cannabis products, TRACD reduces risks such as contamination, criminalisation, and lack of scientific oversight. Education and support are built into the program.
What benefits does TRACD bring to the community?
TRACD prioritises transparency, education, and collaboration. It includes public awareness campaigns, community engagement, and open reporting of pilot results.
What happens after the pilot ends?
Findings from TRACD will be made available to health and policy experts to guide future decisions on the regulation and responsible access of adult use cannabis products in Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Transparent Regulated Adult-use Controlled Data
Where education, research and responsibility meet.
Building a responsible model for adult‑use cannabis reform.
Join the movement for evidence-based policy and harm reduction.
Join the Movement
Member Benefits
- Monthly magazine with expert insights
- If the pilot is approved, priority onboarding will be granted subject to meeting the required criteria.
- Community forum participation
- Early access to policy consultations
- Exclusive access to educational & harm reduction content
- Educational webinars
- Free admission to TRACD online & in-person events