Chesham - A Fairtrade Town
Chesham - the First Fairtrade Town in Bucks!
Chesham is very proud that in 2005 it was declared the first Fairtrade Town in Buckinghamshire. We celebrated our Fifth Birthday as a Fairtrade Town in 2010 and are delighted that our Fairtrade Town status was renewed in 2011 for the sixth year. Read about our renewal success here.
Please see Chesham’s Fairtrade website for more information: www.chesham4fairtrade.co.uk Supported by the Town Council, the Chesham4Fairtrade Steering Group is working hard to continue raising the profile of Fairtrade in the town. Fairtrade Fortnight in 2011 runs from the 28th February to the 13th March and a variety of events and celebrations will take place around town, including Chesham4Fairtrade's first ever AGM.
If you would like to get involved locally by taking part in events, or by making your workplace or school Fairtrade, please contact Kathryn Graves on 01494 583798, or email her on policy@chesham.gov.uk.
What does Fairtrade mean?
The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.
Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products receive a minimum price that covers the cost of sustainable production and an extra premium that is invested in social or economic development projects.
What does it mean to be a Fairtrade town?
A town must achieve five goals to be awarded Fairtrade town status:
(1) The Town Council serves Fairtrade tea and coffee at its meetings and in its offices
(2) A range of Fairtrade products is available in the local shops, cafes and catering establishments
(3) Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places and community organisations
(4) The campaign has media coverage and popular support in the town
(5) A local Fairtrade steering group is established