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Stockport Fairtrade Group

Stockport became a Fairtrade borough in 2003 and since then the Fairtrade Group has been working to raise awareness of Fairtrade in the local area

Fairtrade Fortnight 9th-22nd September 2024

Our website has been welcomed by Navendu Mishra, MP for Stockport, who says “I wish to acknowledge the important work of the Stockport Fairtrade group in maintaining Stockport’s status as a Fairtrade town. The group’s hard work and commitment over many years has ensured Fairtrade products are stocked and sold in Stockport, as well as educating residents about the benefits of Fairtrade.

Handing over our Fairtrade Communities renewal certificate to the Mayor of Stockport

The Christmas Fair Trade and Eco Fair 2024

This year’s fair takes place on Saurday 16th November from 10.30am to 3pm at the Guildhall, 169-171 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3UA.  There is free parking at the back of the venue and a bus stop right outside the building.  A booking form for traders is available here

 

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What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is about better prices, safe working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers.
Buying Fairtrade
Buying Fairtrade is easy. There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold, so when you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark.

Become a Fairtrade  School

Becoming a Fairtrade school

Become a Fairtrade Place of Worship

How to become a Fairtrade Place of Worship or renew your Fairtrade status.

Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship across the UK have been at the heart of Fairtrade’s success since we began.

By supporting Fairtrade, your place of worship will become part of the global Fairtrade movement.

Get involved with Stockport Fairtrade Group

Fundraise

From coffee mornings to running marathons, supporters across the UK are finding fun and creative ways to raise money for Fairtrade.

Join

Since 1994, shoppers buying Fairtrade products have generated more than €1bn in Fairtrade Premium for farmers and workers.

Campaign
Join the Fairtrade community and help us campaign for fairer trade, climate justice and a better future. Get started today.

Connect with Stockport Fairtrade Group

Latest News From Stockport Fairtrade Group

Fairtrade Fortnight 2024

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from  Monday 9 – Sunday 22 September this year. The  theme for the 2024 Fortnight is Be The Change. The Fairtrade Foundation is celebrating its 30th birthday in 2024 and their website states that it wants “to use the occasion to highlight how 30  years of working together has made the FAIRTRADE […]

Latest Newsletter

Latest Newsletter

We publish a regular newsletter with information about Fairtrade and what our group is doing.  Click here for the Spring 2024 edition….

Fairtrade Community Award renewed

Fairtrade Community Award renewed

We have successfully applied for the renewal of our Fairtrade Borough status which was awarded to us for a further three years until 2026. Click here to view the certificate

Fairtrade facts and figures
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The assembly combines 50 percent producer representation with 50 percent national Fairtrade organisation representation.

Paid in Fairtrade premium since 1994
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Since 1994, shoppers buying Fairtrade products have generated more than €1bn in Fairtrade Premium for farmers and workers.

Fairtrade products in the UK
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Think Fairtrade is just bananas and coffee? The full list of products includes flowers and gold, chocolate and tea, cotton and beauty.

 

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