Latest News - 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:

1. Local Council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade and agrees to serve Fairtrade tea and coffee at its meetings and in its offices and canteens
2. A range of at least two Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s shops and local cafes/establishments
3. Fairtrade products are used by an appropriate number of work places
4. Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
5. 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.

Record of Decisions - Issue 07-2004 Decisions made by the Council in April 2004 including the Fairtrade Motion. Last updated: 31/07/2008 (412 KB)

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