Stockbridge

Fair Trade in Stockbridge

Stockbridge has recently been awarded Fair Trade Status by the  Fair Trade Foundation.

In order to achieve this status, the village had to measure up to five criteria.  These are:

1     The local council must pass a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and serve Fairtrade coffee 
       and tea at its meetings and in offices and canteens

2     A range of Faritrade products must be readily available in the areas shops and served in local
       cafes and catering establishments

3     Fairtrade products must be used by a number of local work places, educational
      establishments, faith communities and other community organisations.

4     They must attract media coverage and organise events to gain popular support for the
       campaign

5     A local Fairtrade steering group must meet regularly to ensure continued commitment to
       Fairtrade Town status.  the composition of the steering group must be representative of the
       community overall

to find out more about Fairtrade you can go to the website:

www.fairtrade.org.uk