A Fairtrade Town is any community that:

• supports Fairtrade and deepens understanding of the benefits Fairtrade brings

• takes action by choosing Fairtrade products whenever possible and encourages others to do likewise

• achieves and continues to take action on the five Fairtrade Town goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation.

 

Five Goals for a Fairtrade Town 

 

1. Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade products (for example, in meetings, cafés and canteens). 

2. A range of (at least four) Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s retail outlets (shops, supermarkets, newsagents, petrol stations) and served in local catering outlets (cafés, restaurants, pubs).

3. Local workplaces and community organisations (places of worship, schools, universities, colleges and other community organisations) support Fairtrade and use Fairtrade products whenever possible. Populations over 100,000 will also need a flagship employer.

4. Media coverage and events raise awareness and understanding of Fairtrade across the community.

5. A local Fairtrade steering group is convened to ensure the Fairtrade Town campaign continues to develop and gain new support.

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For more details of how to become a Fairtrade Town, visit the Fairtrade Foundation website. 

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If you are interested in supporting your local group either at events or by joining them, please get in contact with them using the details on their page to the right.