Fareham - a Fairtrade Borough!

Welcome!

We are the local steering group for Fairtrade in Fareham - one of over 400 groups registered with the Fairtrade Foundation under the Fairtrade Towns initiative. Our objective is to promote Fairtrade in Fareham, to encourage more people to use Fairtrade goods and more retailers and catering establishments to sell them.

Fareham is now a Fairtrade Borough! This is a fantastic achievement, made possible by the support, hard work and goodwill of many people. The official declaration of Fareham's new status was made on 17th February 2007, at a ceremony attended by Mark Hoban, MP for Fareham, and Cllr Seán Woodward, Leader of Fareham Borough Council. Click here to see pictures taken at that event.

We have also launched our new Fairtrade Directory, which lists all the retailers, cafés and restaurants in the Borough where Fairtrade goods are available. You can download or print a copy here - and please check back regularly as we plan to update it frequently. Please note that you will need Adobe Reader to view the directory - if you don't have it, click the Adobe icon on the left to download it (it's free!)

Fairtrade goods are those which carry the Fairtrade Mark (top left), which is an independent and internationally-recognised guarantee that the producer of the goods receives a fair price that covers the costs of sustainable production; that a premium is paid that can be invested in development; that the goods are supplied under contracts that allow for long-term planning and sustainable production practices; that workers are treated decently and paid a living wage; that basic health and safety and environmental standards are met; and that no forced or child labour is used.

Buying Fairtrade goods is an easy and effective way for UK consumers to make a real positive difference in the lives of people in the developing world. A wide and increasing range of Fairtrade goods is available in a growing number of retail outlets, and their quality compares very favourably with non-Fairtrade equivalents. Fair trade is an essential tool for enabling poor communities to trade their way out of poverty.

Supported by the Community Grants Programme