CAFOD Supporters at CoventryFairtradeCity Certificate Presentations, May
2009
Seventy certificates were presented to venues in
Coventry at this
annual event which recognises the commitment to Fairtrade made by workplaces,
voluntary groups, churches, cafes and shops.
Among them were the Coventry Deanery parishes of All
Souls’, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, St Joseph the Worker, Christ the King,
St Augustine’s, Sacred Heart, Corpus Christi and St Thomas More. The
certificates were awarded by the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Cllr Andy Matchett on May
7th 2009.
The Foundation is the UK member of Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO), which
unites 21
labelling initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Mexico and
Australia/New Zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from Asia,
Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a
company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (no.
2733136).
Our vision
Our vision is of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at
the heart of trade structures and practices so that everyone, through their
work, can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood and develop their full
potential.
To achieve this vision, Fairtrade seeks to transform trading
structures and practices in favour of the poor and disadvantaged. By
facilitating trading partnerships based on equity and transparency, Fairtrade
contributes to sustainable development for marginalised producers, workers and
their communities. Through demonstration of alternatives to conventional trade
and other forms of advocacy, the Fairtrade movement empowers citizens to
campaign for an international trade system based on justice and fairness.
Our mission
The Foundation’s mission is to work with businesses, community groups and
individuals to improve the trading position of producer organisations in the
South and to deliver sustainable livelihoods for farmers, workers and their
communities by –
being a passionate and ambitious development organisation committed to
tackling poverty and injustice through trade
using certification and product labelling, through the FAIRTRADE Mark, as a
tool for our development goals
bringing together producers and consumers in a citizens’ movement for change
being recognised as the UK’s leading authority on Fairtrade
What we do
Our four key areas of activity are:
Providing an independent
certification of the trade chain, licensing use of the FAIRTRADE Mark as a
consumer guarantee on products
Facilitating the market to grow
demand for Fairtrade and enable producers to sell to traders and
retailers
Working with our partners to support
producer organisations and their networks
Raising public awareness of the need
for Fairtrade and the importance of the FAIRTRADE Mark
The Foundation works to the definition of Fair Trade agreed by FINE, a
working group of the four international Fair Trade networks (Fairtrade Labelling
Organisations International, International Fair Trade Association, Network of
European World Shops and the European Fair Trade Association):
Fair trade is a trading partnership,
based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seeks greater equity in
international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering
better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers
and workers – especially in the South.
Read Tipping the Balance
(PDF). The Fairtrade Foundation’s strategy for 2008 to 2012 where we set out our
vision for transforming trade and the big advances we want to achieve in the
next 5 years.
Structure
The Fairtrade Foundation’s staff work in five distinct teams:
Certification: The FAIRTRADE Mark is a registered
certification mark which the Foundation licenses to companies to use on products
which comply with international Fairtrade standards and contractual
requirements. The Certification Department ensures such compliance by setting up
a licence agreement with each company specifying the product(s) which may carry
the Mark, approving every separate use of the Mark and text referring to
Fairtrade, and auditing each licensee’s Fairtrade activities.
Commercial Relations: Covering both food and non-food
products the Commercial Relations department is responsible for building
business engagement with Fairtrade. They are responsible for working with
commercial operators to grow their sales of Fairtrade certified products, with
integrity, through deepening commitment to existing product categories, greater
product visibility and through the introduction of new product areas.
Communications: The Communications department at the
Fairtrade Foundation aims to build public awareness and consumer demand for
Fairtrade. Its programmes and campaigns include the annual Fairtrade Fortnight,
promotional marketing initiatives and events, local campaigning development
(including Fairtrade campaigns in towns, universities, schools and faith
networks), media relations and PR, publications, website and supporter
relations.
Policy & Producer Relations: the team provides a focal
point in the Foundation for the development of existing and new standards,
communications with and support for producer organisations, facilitating the
sourcing of products that underpin the growth of the UK Fairtrade market, and
research and policy development to continually improve our understanding and
delivery of work in support of poverty reduction through trade.
Finance and Resources.: The team provides central support
to the four operational teams in the Foundation and looks after finance,
information technology, human resources, fundraising and office management for
the organisation. The team is also responsible for the running of the governance
function of the Foundation through the Annual General Meeting and meetings of
the Board of Trustees.
Fairtrade Foundation Senior Management Team
Executive Director: Harriet Lamb
Head of Certification: Ron Hinsley
Head of Commercial Relations: Martin Hill
Head of Communications: Barbara Crowther
Head of Finance and Resources: Tim Gutteridge
Head of Policy and Producer Relations: Chris
Davis
Estimated UK retail sales by value 1998-2008 (£
million)
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Coffee:
13.7
15.0
15.5
18.6
23.1
34.3
49.3
65.8
93.0
117.0
137.3
Tea:
2.0
4.5
5.1
5.9
7.2
9.5
12.9
16.6
25.1
30.0
64.8
Chocolate/cocoa:
1.0
2.3
3.6
6.0
7.0
10.9
16.5
21.9
29.7
25.5
26.8
Honey products:
n/a
n/a
0.9
3.2
4.9
6.1
3.4
3.5
3.4
2.7
5.2
Bananas:
n/a
n/a
7.8
14.6
17.3
24.3
30.6
47.7
65.6
150.0
184.6
Flowers:
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
4.3
5.7
14.0
24.0
33.4
Wine:
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1.5
3.3
5.3
8.2
10.0
Cotton:
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.2
4.5
34.8
77.9
Other:
n/a
n/a
n/a
2.2
3.5
7.2
22.3
30.3
45.7
100.8
172.6
TOTAL
16.7
21.8
32.9
50.5
63.0
92.3
140.8
195.0
286.3
493.0*
712.6
*following review, some of the 2007 figures have been amended but the total
remains the same
Globally, consumers worldwide spent £1.6bn on Fairtrade
certified products in 2007. This is a 47% increase on the previous year directly
benefiting over 7 million people - farmers, workers and their families in 58
developing countries. See the press release on global sales in 2007 for more
information
Consumer awareness of the FAIRTRADE Mark
2008
TNS CAPI Omnibus findings showed that 70% of the population recognise the
FAIRTRADE Mark. Findings also show understanding of the concept behind the Mark
has increased, with 64% of the population linking the Mark to a better deal for
producers in the developing world. Read more.
2007 TNS Omnimas survey showed that the FAIRTRADE Mark is
now recognized by almost three in five British adults. The findings show that
57% of adults can identify the independent Fairtrade consumer label, up five
points in just one year, and 53% of respondents correctly associated the symbol
with a better deal for producers in the developing world.
The survey interviewed a nationally representative
quota sample of 1.947 adults throughout Great Britain in 121 sampling points.
The survey asked people to identify the Fairtrade symbol, excluding the text
which is only used in the UK. This symbol (without the text) is used by FLO
labelling initiatives.
The survey found that 53% of adults correctly associate the FAIRTRADE symbol
excluding the text box with “a better deal for third world producer”. Read more.
2005
50% of the adult population can now identify the FAIRTRADE Mark, up from 25%
in 2003 and 39% last year. Read more .
2004 Recognition of the FAIRTRADE Mark increased to 39%
in 2004 up from 25% in 2003. Read more.
2003 25% (1 in 4) of the general public claimed
recognition of the FAIRTRADE Mark. Read more.
2002 20% (1 in 5) of the general public claimed
recognition of the original Fairtrade Mark.
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Celebrating Difference
Date & Time:
16 May 2009 from 11:00 to 15:00
Aims to bring local
communities together in a cultural celebration, to raise awareness of diversity
and to promote a greater understanding between the different communities within
the district - will include promotion of Fairtrade Town Status, with stalls
selling Fairtrade & Fairtrade related games and freebies!
Venue Address:
St Neots Town Football Club, Rowley Park, Kester Way,
Love's Farm Development, St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 6SL Venue website
A coconut shy in order
to raise money for fairtrade, using fairtrade products as prizes and targets,
featuring coconuts and chocolate. It costs £1 to enter and all of the money goes
to fairtrade.
Join us to celebrate the
first anniversary of Wales becoming the world's first Fair Trade nation. This
year Fair Trade Wales hosts its first conference in West Wales where we will
BANG THE DRUM FOR FAIR TRADE! The day will include a host of inspiring speakers,
workshops and activities including:
A special video welcome from Harry
Hill (the face of Liberation Fairtrade nuts) A live satellite link up to a
Fairtrade farmer co-operative A talk from Zaytoun – the Palestinian Fair
Trade olive oil project A special Fair Trade and local lunch An afternoon
‘World Café’ discussion A host of workshops on everything from trade justice,
to community linking between Wales and Africa and a Fair Trade craft workshop
including a live demonstration. A special children’s area (suitable for under
16’s) with workshops and activities – including a Fairtrade football game and
craft area for younger ones
Venue Address:
Halliwell Building Trinity University
College Carmarthen Carmarthenshire SA31 3EP Venue website
Part of Love London -
Love your Planet Sustainability Weeks
campaign www.lovelondon.org.uk Celebrate the diversity of cultures in
Queensbury. Celebration with workshops, performances, stalls and children’s
activities “Highlights include environmental issues, recycling, green
transport and climate change.”
Venue Address:
Eton Grove Park Queensbury - London Borough of
Brent London London NW9 9LD Venue website
Need a speaker? Traidcraft have a network of people across the UK that can
deliver presentations about Fairtrade.
at W h i t e b r i d g e W i n e s
Poterion FairtadeCommunion Wine
What is Poterion Fairtrade?
Poterion is the world’s first Fairtrade Communion Wine that we have created together
with Chile’s leading Fairtrade wine estate, Vinos Los Robles. The wine is made from
a blend of premium Chilean grapes, Semillon and Merlot, grown in Los Robles’
vineyards in the Curicó valley. Lightly fortified to 15% alcohol to give the wine longevity, it is a smooth light red with red berry fruit flavours and a balancing sweetness.
Who are we?
Whitebridge Wines Ltd is an independent family-owned wine shipper set up in 1984. Founded by Francis Peel, an Oxford theology graduate, the company ships wine from all over the world direct to our 7000 sq ft warehouse in Stone in Staffordshire.
Our aims
Our aim is to provide churches around the country with an ethically sourced, wellmade, and high quality Communion Wine. By shipping the wine direct from the vineyard to our warehouse, we are able to bring this unique product to you at an extremely competitive price. On the back of these shipments, we are also bringing in a range of wines from the same Los Robles Fairtrade co-operative, allowing you the chance to source all your Fairtrade wine requirements from a single point.
Our service
You should receive your wine within three working days of order. Any delay, and you will be contacted.
Fairtrade
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