Fairtrade in Rochdale
Rochdale is a Fairtrade borough
Our borough was awarded Fairtrade borough status in March
2006.
There are now over 300 towns, cities and borough's across
the UK who hold this status.
Fairtrade borough status is very special. It means that as a
borough we have recognised the importance of Fairtrade and
identified people who are committed to supporting and promoting it
including ourselves, traders, schools, churches
and workplaces.
To achieve the award we have to meet five goals laid down
by the Fairtrade Foundation.
- The Council must pass a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and
serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in offices and
canteens where possible.
- A range of Fairtrade products must be readily available in the
area's shops and served in local cafés and catering establishments
(targets are set in relation to population).
- Fairtrade products must be used by a number of local work
places and community organisations (like churches
and schools).
- The Council must attract popular support for the campaign.
- A local Fairtrade steering group must be convened to ensure
continued commitment to Fairtrade borough status.
But it isn’t just about an award.
Everyday shoppers have the opportunity to help people to make a
reasonable living by supporting manufacturers who buy from them at
a fair price. By buying products that carry the Fairtrade Mark
shoppers not only get a first class product but they are helping to
make a difference to families across the world and as a Council we
feel that this is worth doing – we now serve Fairtrade drinks at
all council meetings and in the Town Hall canteen.
Want to help? Want to know more?
There are many things that you can do to make a difference
Buy and use Fairtrade products – see the local listings below to
check your local stockists. Tell your friends and work colleagues
too.
Join Rochdale Fairtrade Forum. This Forum exists to head up the
work of reaching the Fairtrade Borough criteria and ensuring
Rochdale’s continuing qualification to be a Fairtrade Borough. The
group meets every couple of months at RoFTRA Resource Centre
Rochdale and is new members and ideas are always welcome. Further
information from our Sustainbility Team.
Local Fairtrade listings
We aim to include all local supporters within these listings but
it impossible to survey every single business, school
and workplace in the borough so if your establishment supports
the campaign by selling, serving or promoting Fairtrade and you are
not included please let us know so that you can be included in
future updates.