About
The Fairtrade group in Portsmouth aims to persuade local companies and organisations to switch to Fairtrade products. We succeeded in making Portsmouth a Fairtrade City in 2004 and our Fairtrade City status was renewed in 2023. Since then we had a new motion of support from Portsmouth City Council, following our celebrations of 20 years as a Fairtrade Ciry and we have received a Civic Award from the Lord Mayor for our work.
We have shared pictures from our campaigning in 2024 . Find out more here
Portsmouth is proud to hold Fairtrade Community Accreditation. But did you know other organisations can also become accredited, including places of worship, schools, universities and colleges. If you want to find out more about how the organisation you are part of can achieve Fairtrade accreditation contact jane.singh@ portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
We are now campaigning on fair prices for tea producers. See https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/do-it-fair/
We are also planning to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 22nd September to 5th October and it would be great to see lots of groups involved.
You can see all the events being organised locally here
The Fairtrade Foundation has put a great list of ideas together. so we can all do something to make an impact during Fairtrade Fortnight
See the Fairtrade Foundation website for more information all these issues.
We still work hard to show people that buying products with the Fairtrade Mark can make a real difference to some of the poorest people in the world. There are over 5,000 products with the Fairtrade Mark now and buying them means that communities have extra money for schools, healthcare and coping with the changing climate.
Getting accredited.
Please think about applying for or renewing your Fairtrade status https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/get-involved-in-your-community/places-worship/.
This can link in with any applications you are making for Eco Church status
We’re happy to give talks and to help you plan events.
MEETINGS
Our meetings are now arranged around times when our members are free. You’d be welcome to join us. Please contact suejames1215@gmail.com for details
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