EcoFair 2026
Fairtrade Stall at EcoFair 2026
Bank Holiday Monday August 31st
Do come along to this family event in Carshalton Park. Enjoy the food, music, meet friends and visit us at the Fairtrade stall.
More information at https://www.ecolocal.org.uk/ecofair/
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Lab-Grown Chocolate
The average British person eats over eight kilograms of chocolate each year!
Now major chocolate companies are investing millions into lab‑grown chocolate, a technology that puts the livelihoods of millions of cocoa farmers at risk.
Check out the full story with the link below. Find out what lab-grown chocolate is, why it’s being made, and issues it raises for cocoa farming communities.
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World Fairtrade Day
WORLD FAIRTRADE DAY
We celebrated World Fairtrade Day with a stall at Wallington Farmers Market on May 9th and collected signatures for the petition below. Please add your name.
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=2026-do-it-fair-web-doitfair
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People – rights and safety at work.
Planet – protecting the land producers depend on.
Pay – earning enough to live well & plan for the future.
Fairtrade is calling on the Government to pass a new law that holds businesses to account for any abuse or climate damage behind their products.
Find out more and sign the petition:
https://www.fairtrade.net/uk-en/get-involved/campaign-with-us/current-campaigns/do-it-fair.html
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/186243/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=2026-do-it-fair-web-doitfair
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Fairtrade Christmas
Fairtrade Christmas
A very festive and enjoyable Advent Fair at All Saints, Carshalton, where we had a Fairtrade stall.
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas with lots of Fairtrade chocolate and every best wish for the New Year.
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Fairtrade Sutton Celebration
Fairtrade Tea Party hosted by the Mayor of Sutton in Fairtrade Fortnight
Delicious Fairtrade cakes and Fairtrade drinks were enjoyed by all. Guests included Bobby Dean MP and representatives from local businesses and community groups.
Mayor Louise Phelan, Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council, and Sutton Chief Executive, Helen Bailey, all reaffirmed Sutton’s longstanding and continued support for Fairtrade and Trade Justice. Deputy Mayor, Cumar Sahathevan, also attended.
Sarah Giles, from the Fairtrade Foundation, discussed the Brew It Fair Campaign and Liz Udall talked about the activities of Sutton Fairtrade Community Group.
L to R: Mayor Louise Phelan, Liz Udall (Sutton Fairtrade Community Group), Barry Lewis (Leader of the Council), Helen Bailey (Sutton Chief Executive), Sarah Giles (Fairtrade Foundation)
L to R: Bobby Dean MP, Barry Lewis (Leader of the Council), Jane Davies & Liz Udall (Sutton Fairtrade Community Group), Mayor Louise Phelan, Alice Gem & Tony Thorpe (Sutton Fairtrade Community Group).
Keep buying Fairtrade, encourage those around you to do so and please sign the petition below if you haven’t yet done so!
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/171071/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=ftf_landing_page
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Fairtrade Fortnight, Sept 22nd-Oct 5th
Fairtrade Fortnight, Sept. 22nd-Oct. 5th
There are simple actions you can take to make the trade system fairer – leading to a fairer world for all who rely on it. Find out more.
https://fairtrade.net/uk-en.html
Sign the Brew It Fair petition.
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/171071/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=ftf_landing_page
Like all of us, the people growing and picking our tea deserve to be able to plan for their futures and to protect themselves from the impacts of climate change. Take action by signing our petition and asking your MP to Brew it Fair.
Buy Fairtrade and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to do so.
Click below to see products to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
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EcoFair 2025
Fairtrade at EcoFair 2025
Once again a very enjoyable event organised by local charity Ecolocal, on a lovely sunny day!
Mayor Louise Phelan and Deputy Mayor Cumar Sahathevan visited our stall.
Jane, Tony and Barry, Leader of Sutton Council
Winners of the Fairtrade hamper for guessing the number of teabags in the jar!
Huge bag of teabags the WI used for making numerous cups of Fairtrade tea.
Find out about Fairtrade Fortnight, coming soon, 22nd September to 5th October
Sign the Brew it Fair petition:
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/171071/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=ftf_landing_page
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Fairtrade Ecofair 2025
Fairtrade Stall at Ecofair 2025
Bank Holiday Monday, August 25th
Do come along, meet friends, enjoy the food and music and visit us at the Fairtrade stall.
More information at https://www.ecolocal.org.uk/ecofair/
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World Fairtrade Day 2025
Great atmosphere on a sunny day at the Farmers Market for our stall on Saturday.
There’s no trade justice without gender justice.
She grows your food. Does she get a fair deal? Fairtrade is actively promoting women’s economic empowerment and addressing some of the barriers that women face.
Find out more https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/she-grows-your-food/
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World Fairtrade Day 2025
World Fairtrade Day, Saturday 10th May
Visit us at the Fairtrade stall at Wallington Farmers Market, 9.00am to 1.00pm this Saturday.
Newsflash! Fairtrade Tea Coming To Sainsburys.
Ms Umawathi, tea plucker at Matheson tea estate, South India
Kerrina Thorogood, Director of Partnerships at the Fairtrade Foundation, said; “We’re very excited today by Sainsbury’s announcement that it will convert all ‘Sainsbury’s’ black tea to Fairtrade. Sainsbury’s will also now pay the people who pick and grow tea for the range an estimated £1,000,000 in Fairtrade Premium annually. The move means they can make a huge impact for their families and for wider communities.” Tea will be widely available at Sainsbury’s stores from June.
“Sainsbury’s commitment is incredibly significant because it contributes towards creating more sustainable and resilient food systems, ensuring that farmers have security, are paid a fair price and are supported to build more sustainable production processes and communities. The move builds on over 20 years of partnership between Fairtrade and Sainsbury’s and follows news last year that Sainsbury’s became the first UK retailer to take action to address the living wage gap in bananas, three years ahead of the industry commitment. We now call on other companies to join Sainsbury’s, alongside M&S, Co-op, Waitrose, Greggs and Clipper, by choosing Fairtrade certification for tea and collaborating with us to build a more sustainable tea sector.”
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AGM Summary Report 2025
AGM Summary Report 2025
For information about the activities of Sutton Fairtrade Community Group over the past year, please find the above report in the AGM category in the side-bar on the right.
All group members are volunteers. We campaign for Fairtrade in Sutton and work to ensure that Sutton continues to meet the criteria for a Fairtrade Community, as certified by the Fairtrade Foundation. The group works to promote understanding about unfair trade and campaigns for trade justice and climate justice.
By buying Fairtrade products, everyone can support millions of farmers worldwide faced with the severe impacts of the climate crisis – droughts, floods, extreme temperatures and unpredictable weather. A fair income and Fairtrade premiums are vital to enable farmers to invest in adapting to climate change.
For more information, click the link below:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/what-is-fairtrade/fairtrade-and-sustainability/
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Fairtrade Christmas
Fairtrade Christmas
For last minute gifts, look at the Fairtrade Christmas Gift Guide here:
On Saturday 7th December, a stormy day, we had festive Fairtrade stalls at the Frost Fair and Advent Fair at All Saints Church, both in Carshalton. There was a lovely atmosphere at both events, which were well attended, despite the weather!
Frost Fair
Advent Fair, All Saints
Very best wishes for 2025!
A date for the diary – Fairtrade Fortnight will be September 22nd to October 5th 2025.
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In Memoriam
Remembering Alistair
Alistair Cruickshank
Alistair sadly died recently after a short illness and we miss him greatly. Alistair was a committed and longstanding member and Treasurer of Sutton Fairtrade Community Group and we very much value and appreciate all that he has done for the group and to promote Fairtrade. His contribution will always be remembered.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2024
Fairtrade Fortnight Events
MP Bobby Dean supports Fairtrade and visits our stall at Oru Sutton on Saturday.
L to R: Judy (Fairtrade Group), Barry Lewis (Leader of Sutton Council), Liz (Fairtrade Group), Bobby Dean MP.
Fairtrade stall at All Saints Church, Carshalton, Open Weekend.
The Co-op support 30 years of the Fairtrade Mark and kindly offer Fairtrade tea, coffee and chocolate for another Open Weekend event.
L to R: Nithy (Carshalton Co-op), Anne (Fairtrade Group)
Keep buying Fairtrade and support farmers to tackle the climate crisis and build a fairer future. More actions you can take here:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/bethechange/
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2024
Fairtrade Fortnight – Be the Change.
Buy Fairtrade.
Display at Oru, Sutton
Visit our Fairtrade Fortnight stalls at:
Oru Sutton: this Friday (13th), 12:00-3:00 p.m.
All Saints Church, Carshalton: this Saturday (14th), 12:00-5:00 p.m.
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EcoFair 2024
Fairtrade at EcoFair 2024
A great event organised by local charity Ecolocal.
Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of the Council, wrote in SuttonScene: “On the morning of the EcoFair, you’d have also caught me on the Fairtrade stall. Sutton has been a Fairtrade Town since 2007 and this is through the efforts of the local Fairtrade steering group. All volunteers in the group work hard to promote the benefits of supporting Fairtade locally. Look out for more from Fairtrade Sutton with Fairtrade Fortnight between the 9th and 22nd September.”
https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/showcasing-sutton-s-amazing-organisations
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor visited our stall.
Events in Fairtrade Fortnight, 9th-22nd Sept
Fairtrade display during Fairtrade Fortnight at Oru Sutton and a stall there on Friday 13th September, 12:00-3:00 pm.
Stall at All Saints Church, Carshalton, Saturday 14th September, 12:00-5:00pm
More info about Fairtrade Fortnight in the post below.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2024
Fairtrade Fortnight, 9th-22nd Sept. 2024
Be the change. Choose Fairtrade.
Fairtrade Fortnight is coming up soon, so please buy Fairtrade products and speak up for fairer trade and encourage your family friends and colleagues to do so too.
Visit us at our coming stalls:
Ecofair, Carshalton Park, Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August.
Display during Fairtrade Fortnight at Oru Sutton and stall on Friday 13th September.
Stall at All Saints Church, Carshalton, Saturday 14th September, 12.00-5.00pm
This year is special. It’s the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade Mark in the UK. Much has been achieved and there are now around 5,000 Fairtrade products available to buy. From 1994 to 2022 farmers have received £1.7 billion in Fairtrade Premium Payments to invest in their businesses and communities. But much more needs to be done to build a fairer future.
Buying Fairtrade is helping to protect the UK’s most loved food and drinks (e.g. tea, coffee, cocoa) and the livelihoods of millions of farmers who grow them and are faced with the severe impacts of the climate crisis – droughts, floods, extreme temperatures and unpredictable weather. More info at:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-fortnight/
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/fairtrade-and-climate-justice/
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EcoFair 2024
Fairtrade stall at EcoFair 2024
Do come along, enjoy the food and music and visit us at the Fairtrade Stall.
More information at https://www.ecolocal.org.uk/ecofair/
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World Fairtrade Day, 2024
Stall at Wallington Farmers Market on World Fairtrade Day
Thanks to all those who signed the petition Protecting Forests with Farmers. Please find more information here and add your name.
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/145890/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=CAMPAG
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World Fairtrade Day
World Fairtrade Day
Celebrate World Fairtrade Day, this Saturday, May 11th
Buy Fairtrade products and encourage others to switch.
Visit our Fairtrade stall at Wallington Farmers’ Market this Saturday (11th),
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Big Brew 2024
Big Brew
Many thanks to the Co-op Carshalton for donating Fairtrade tea, coffee, chocolate, also biscuits for our Big Brew coffee morning on 9th March. The event was enjoyed by all, including Councillors Barry Lewis, Sunita Gordon and Marian James.
We raised money for Transform Trade, specifically for a project to empower Bangladeshi women and to support them in setting up a local community-run store in their area. More info here:-
https://www.transform-trade.org/big-brew-stories-2024
Please go to the website if you would like to donate and support this project and other Transform Trade campaigns.
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Christmas Events
Fairtrade Christmas
Last Saturday, December 2nd, Sutton Fairtrade Group had two stalls in Carshalton, at the Frost Fair by the ponds and at All Saints Church’s Advent Fair. Many people came along to these festive events and there was much demand for Fairtrade chocolate!
Thanks to all those who visited the stalls for a chat and to purchase Fairtrade products. Thanks too to all the volunteers who helped out at the stalls.
Happy Christmas!
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COP28
COP28 UN Climate Summit
Please sign to support Fairtrade farmers’ calls for climate justice.
Millions of small farmers are at risk of losing their livelihoods in the climate crisis.
Please sign the virtual postcard here: https://bit.ly/48macJZ
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Climate Justice
Fairtrade & Climate Justice
At our stall at the EcoFair many people signed our Community Declaration in support of Climate Justice.
Fairtrade farmers around the world are among the people who have contributed least to the Climate Crisis. Governments of wealthy nations need to invest in the expertise of these farmers who are working to adapt to climate change and cope with the impact of floods, drought and extreme weather, which devastate their crops and livelihoods. Our governments must, at a minimum, deliver on unmet promises to fund climate action in low-income countries. These communities must take a leading role in deciding how any funds are spent.
You can find out more, stand with the farmers and sign the Community Declaration here.
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EcoFair 2023
EcoFair 2023
August Bank Holiday and another great community event organised by Ecolocal.
An enjoyable, sunny day with many people visiting the Fairtrade stall, including Sutton Mayor Colin Stears and Deputy Mayor Louise Phelan who had fun with the Fairtrade rugby ball!
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Sutton’s Fairtrade Community Status Renewed
Sutton Achieves Renewal of Fairtrade Community Status
Sutton Fairtrade Community Group applied to The Fairtrade Foundation for renewal of Fairtrade Community Status for Sutton. This involved demonstrating activity to promote Fairtrade products, Trade Justice and Climate Justice. Renewed Fairtrade Status has been agreed for three years. For more information, please click below.
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Eco-Fair is Coming!
Eco-Fair Soon!
Carshalton Park
Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August
Enjoy the day and look out for the Fairtrade stall.
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World Fair Trade Day
World Fair Trade Day is a global celebration held each year on the second Saturday of May. It’s an opportunity to envision a world where trade helps support small-scale farmers, producers and their families, cultivating healthy and sustainable communities around the world.
We celebrated World Fair Trade Day with a stall in Wallington, along with Christian Aid.
Below, Zaytoun explains why Fairtrade is so important for almond farmers in Palestine.
Keep buying Fairtrade!
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2023
Fairtrade Fortnight 2023
As well as two stalls, at Wallington Methodist church and at Wallington Farmers Market, Sutton Fairtrade Community Group contacted local faith and community groups about promoting Fairtrade Fortnight and the need to buy Fairtrade, to support producers of our favourite foods, who are struggling with the massive challenges of the Climate Crisis and unfair global trade.
Fairtrade Fortnight is over, but keep supporting Fairtrade! See https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/current-campaigns/
We also met with Elliot Colburn MP, who gave his support to Fairtrade and was persuaded by a campaigner from Transform Trade to join with other MPs in support of a ‘fashion watchdog’. More info below:
https://www.transform-trade.org/fashion-watchdog
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Good News in Fairtrade Fortnight
UK supermarkets expand budget Fairtrade ranges as demand grows. The ethical label has become mainstream and is thriving despite the rising cost of living.
Please click below for a newspaper article with more information.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/25/uk-supermarkets-budget-fair-trade-ranges-ethical-label
Happy to see you at our Fairtrade stall on Saturday morning, March 11th, Wallington Farmers’ Market.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2023
Fairtrade Fortnight, Feb 27th-March 12th
Support Fairtrade Fortnight and encourage friends, family, colleagues to buy Fairtrade products, promote Fairtrade on social media and by doing activities, such as a Fairtrade coffee morning, a quiz or by showing a short film or joining a Big Fairtrade Get Together.
This year Fairtrade Fortnight again highlights the challenges of the Climate Crisis. The theme is choosing Fairtrade to help save our favourite foods and for a fair, sustainable and greener future for food.
Climate change is making crops such as tea, coffee, cocoa and bananas increasingly difficult to grow and, combined with unfair trade, communities growing these crops face massive challenges. Choosing Fairtrade means extra income, power and support for them, as they work hard to build sustainable futures.
Click on the picture below for more information, a quiz, films, and to sign up to free online Big Fairtrade Get Togethers. Hear from farmers and experts about what needs to change to have a sustainable future for our favourite foods.
One last suggestion, if you’re providing a Warm Space with tea and coffee, please offer Fairtrade!
Our Fairtrade stall will be at Wallington Farmers market on Sat 11th March (9am to 1pm).
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Fairtrade Christmas Gifts
Ethical Stocking Fillers for Christmas
Some great ideas here…
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Christmas Events
Christmas Events in Carshalton, Dec. 3rd
Successful Fairtrade stalls at the Frost Fair and at All Saints Church, Carshalton.
Dates for the diary: Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 will be February 27th – March 12th.
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Eco-Fair 2022
Eco-Fair is back!
Carshalton Park
Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August
Enjoy the day and look out for the Fairtrade Sutton stall!
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Sutton Village Fete
Fairtrade Stall at Sutton Village Fete
Manor Park, Friday June 3rd
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and enjoy a day out!
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Fairtrade at Farmers Market
Promoting Fairtrade at March Farmers Market in Wallington
In Fairtrade Fortnight, businesses all over the UK raised their voice for Fairtrade. Hundreds of campaigners ran their own events. Over 2000 people wrote to their MP. Tens of thousands learned from farmers speaking at the Choose The World You Want festival.
You can still watch recordings of many of the Choose The World You Want festival events on the FT Foundation website:
We also collected donations for Ukrainian Refugees. If you wish to donate, please go to
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
Fairtrade Fortnight (21st Feb-6th March) will soon be here!
Following on from COP 26, Fairtrade Fortnight continues to highlight that the Climate Crisis is an immediate threat to the livelihoods of millions of small scale farmers in low-income countries world wide, farmers who grow crops for products we love, such as chocolate, coffee and bananas. For further info, please click below:-
Choose the World You Want Festival 2022
For a second year, the Fairtrade Foundation is hosting an online Festival to amplify the voices of farmers and workers struggling with Climate Change and to persuade businesses, shoppers, governments and citizens to support them to have a fairer future. The Festival will offer virtual events (discussions, performances, workshops and more) to engage and inform people about the urgent message of Fairtrade and Climate Change, the future of our food and those who produce it. Please encourage everyone to go to the Festival! Click below for details.
Do visit our Fairtrade stall at Wallington Farmers Market on Sat 12th March.
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Christmas Stalls
Fairtrade Stalls at the Advent Fair at All Saints Church Carshalton and at the Farmers Market in Wallington
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Big Green Week, Croydon
COP26 Petition
Challenge politicians at COP26 climate summit to support farmers struggling with the impacts of climate change.
Please sign the petition here:
https://action.fairtrade.org.uk/page/89735/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=cjwp
Great Big Green Week – Croydon Fairtrade Network Stall
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Big Green Week
Big Green Week, Sept 18-26th
Big Green Week is coming! This is a national campaign to raise awareness of climate change and encourage everyone in the run-up to Cop26 to call on politicians to take meaningful action in response to the climate emergency. The Fairtrade Foundation is one of many partner organisations involved. For more information, including ways to get involved, please click on the links below.
https://greatbiggreenweek.com/
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Coming Up!
Sat 4th Sept, Fairtrade Stall at Open House Weekend, All Saints Church, Carshalton
A wide range of stalls exhibiting local Arts and Crafts, also family activities available, starting at 11:00 a.m. Please support this excellent community event.
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Climate Change
Please support Traidcraft’s work in Tanzania and Bangladesh – all donations doubled until June 7th!
Please consider making a donation to Traidcraft Exchange supporting producers in Tanzania and Bangladesh who are working hard to adapt to and counter the impact of climate change in their communities. The climate crisis is hitting those living in poverty the hardest. Donate to the Regenerators Appeal between 8th March and 7th June 2021 and the UK government will double your gift to help the most vulnerable stand strong in the face of climate change.
Meet the Regenerators
Together, they are taking a stand against climate change.
With basic climate-friendly technology and knowledge and skills about ways to adapt to erratic weather patterns by growing new crops and investing in beehives or fisheries, communities will be able to earn more from the hard work they already do.
They will then be able to feed their families and earn a decent income. With your help, and donations doubled by the UK government, they can protect the earth for generations to come – and earn more for the hard work they do every day.
You can find more information and donate by clicking below:
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Fairtrade Fortnight
Fairtrade Stall at Wallington Farmers’ Market
Hope you enjoyed the recent online ‘Choose The World You Want’ Fairtrade Festival.
Last Saturday we were at Wallington Farmers’ Market, enjoying meeting people face-to-face.
The Farmers’ Market is held on the second Saturday of every month in the grounds of Wallington Library and SCOLA.
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Fairtrade Fortnight
Join our fun virtual pub quiz this evening!
Please click below to join in on YouTube from 7:30 p.m.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
Sign up here for the ‘Choose The World You Want: Fairtrade, Climate And You’ Festival (22nd Feb-7th March)
Check out five Festival Highlights here:
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
Mon 22nd February – Sunday 7th March
In December, we ran Christmas Fairtrade stalls, while socially distancing, at All Saints Church, Carshalton and at the December Farmers’ Market in Wallington. Now we are focussing on Fairtrade Fortnight, coming up soon.
The theme this year is the role of Fairtrade in fighting Climate Change and the importance of raising the incomes of producers, so they can adapt and survive the effects of climate change.
Due to COVID, this year Fairtrade Fortnight will be mostly online and the Fairtrade Foundation is creating a Choose The World You Want Online Festival with live events, workshops, a market place, virtual cooking and much more. For information, click below:
Please publicise the Festival to family, friends, schools and other contacts with the digital resources available here:
http://bit.ly/ftfresources2021
Please encourage everyone to get involved in Fairtrade Fortnight and buy Fairtrade!
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Fairtrade Stall at Wallington Farmers’ Market
The Fairtrade stall at the August Wallington Farmers’ Market almost sold out of Traidcraft face-masks!
We also collected signatures for the petition regarding Nestle’s decision not to use Fairtrade cocoa for KitKats. For more information on this and to sign the petition, please see below.
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Keep Kitkat Fairtrade!
Please sign the petition.
Nestle has decided to stop using Fairtrade cocoa and sugar in Kitkats, which will have a devastating effect on cocoa farmers. Nestle plans to switch to Rainforest Alliance, which focuses on environmental and sustainability standards. Rainforest Alliance has no minimum price requirements, no required premiums and does not aim to give farmers a voice and empower them in making decisions in their own communities.
Please sign the petition by clicking the link below.
More information is here:
You can also write to your MP.
Choose the World You Want
Choose a fairer world… Choose respect, choose to fight climate change, choose opportunity for all. Choose empowering women, choose farming with care, choose wildlife thriving, choose fairer pay for all. Choose change. Choose action. Choose the world you want. Choose Fairtrade. Click the link below to see more.
Six Reasons To Choose Fairtrade Chocolate
If you love chocolate and you want your choices to actually make a difference for farmers, click the link below to discover what Fairtrade means – for incomes, empowerment and farmers having control over their own futures.
https://bit.ly/fairtradereasons
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Fairtrade Stall in Waterstones
Fairtrade Fortnight Stall at Waterstones, Sutton
Thanks to Waterstones and all who gave their support, including Carshalton & Wallington MP, Elliot Colburn, Mayor Muhammad Sadiq and Councillors Marian James, Sunita Gordon and Barry Lewis.
Wonderful samples from Divine Chocolate @ #DivineFortnight.
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Fairtrade in Sutton 