Chesham - A Fairtrade Town
It's Fairtrade Fortnight 2010!
Have you swapped to Fairtrade yet? See the
Fairtrade Foundation's web site for inspiration on how to make the change.
Chesham is very proud that in 2005 it was declared the first Fairtrade Town in Buckinghamshire.
Supported by the town council, Chesham’s Fairtrade Steering Group is working hard to continue raising the profile of Fairtrade in the town. 2010 is a special year for us, as we celebrate 5 years as a Fairtrade Town. We are holding two big events in March, a Fairtrade Fashion Show and our 5th Birthday Party. We're also holding a Fairtrade Birthday Bake-Off Competition. Find out more about the Birthday Bake-Off and bake a cake to celebrate 5 years of Chesham4Fairtrade.
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