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Updates to the Torbay Fairtrade Directory!

Did you know? If you are a local business that is using or selling Fairtrade certified products, we can offer you a free listing in the new Fairtrade Directory leaflet. Please email us or telephone 01803 207747 with your details before 6 November 2008 to ensure you are included in the 2009 Directory leaflet.

Latest News -

October 2008 – Dedicated Fairtrade shop re-opens in Brixham!

A shop which only sells fairly traded goods will be open in Brixham during late October and in November, located in the Old Hardware Store on Pump Street.

It will sell a variety of Fairtrade items including gifts, cards, food and drinks.

Opening times:
10 am – 4pm (Saturday 25^th October – Saturday 1^st November)
10 am – 1pm (during the rest of November)

June 2008: Torbay Fairtrade Status Renewed!

The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed that Torbay’s status as a Fairtrade Borough has been renewed, following the continued success of the Torbay Fairtrade Campaign. The Fairtrade Foundation congratulated Torbay on the level of support for Fairtrade amongst local residents, schools, workplaces and retailers.

Use this website to find out more about Fairtrade in Torbay and how you can get involved!

Fairtrade Pledge

Show your support for the Torbay Fairtrade Campaign by completing our online pledge. Residents, businesses, schools and faith groups can all pledge their support.

The Torbay Fairtrade Campaign

In September 2004, a group of like-minded people set up the first Fairtrade Steering Group for Torbay. Their aim was to raise awareness and support for Fairtrade, and to help Torbay achieve Fairtrade status, which is awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation to areas that have made a significant commitment to supporting Fairtrade.

Torbay achieved Fairtrade Status in February 2007 thanks to the support of residents, businesses, schools, local groups and organisations.

In order to achieve Fairtrade status, Torbay needed the meet the following 5 goals:

Local Council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade and agrees to serve Fairtrade tea and coffee at its meetings and in its offices and canteens
A range of at least two Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s shops and local cafes/establishments
Fairtrade products are used by an appropriate number of work places
Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
A local Steering Group is convened to ensure progress and continued commitment to the campaign

The Steering Group will continue its efforts to increase support for Fairtrade, and ensure that Torbay retains its Fairtrade status in the future.

Some of the focus areas for the future are:

To work with schools in Torbay to raise awareness of Fairtrade
To expand the range of Fairtrade products that are available in local shops, cafes and restaurants.
To encourage more local businesses to offer Fairtrade options to their staff and visitors
To encourage local hotels and guesthouses to offer Fairtrade options to their guests

For further information on the Torbay Fairtrade Campaign please contact the Fairtrade Group.