Carlisle's Fairtrade Status
In March 2005 Carlisle became one of the first 100 places in the
United Kingdom to receive Fairtrade status.
To become a Fairtrade town or area you must meet the following
five criteria:
1. The local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade
and agrees to serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in
its offices and canteens.
2. A range of Fairtrade products is readily available in the
area's shops, cafes or catering establishments.
3. Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places
and community organisations.
4. The town attracts media coverage and popular support for the
campaign.
5. A local Fairtrade Steering Group is convened to ensure
commitment to its Fairtrade Town status.
The Carlisle Fairtrade Group, under the umbrella of the Carlisle
One World Centre, represents retailers, schools, colleges, churches
and Carlisle City Council.
For further information contact or visit:
Carlisle One World Centre
3 Lowthians Lane
English Street
Carlisle
CA3 8JR
Telephone 01228 546287
Fairtrade logo flower bed
Photograph credit: Carlisle City Council
Fairtrade Brampton
Brampton was granted Fairtrade Town status on 6th January
2005.
Brampton's flagship Fairtrade supporters are the staff and
children at Brampton Junior School, which achieved official
Fairtrade School status in Spring 2007. Fairtrade is taught across
the curriculum, regular assemblies continually increase pupils'
understanding, a huge range of special projects are undertaken for
Fairtrade Fortnight each year, and all visitors to the school are
served with Fairtrade refreshments.