Fairtrade

In 2003 Pendle was awarded the status of Fairtrade Borough - the first Borough in the UK to receive this accreditation. This means that the following criteria have been met:

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

• 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(estate agents, hairdressers etc) and community organisations (churches, schools etc).

• The council must attract popular support for the campaign.

• A local Fairtrade steering group must be convened to ensure continued commitment to Fairtrade Town or Area status.

In 2011 we were reaccredited, which means that we have continued to uphold a high standard of support for the Fairtrade movement.

You can help the Fairtrade movement too, by selecting products with the FAIRTRADE Mark printed on them. Choose Fairtrade in the shops. Ask for Fairtrade in cafes and restaurants. Switch to Fairtrade at work.

In Pendle, many local businesses serve and sell Fairtrade products.

Pendle Fairtrade Leaflet

• Download a leaflet of local businesses who offer Fairtrade alternatives in Pendle

Steering Group

• Meeting dates, minutes and agendas for the Fairtrade Group