Wimborne Minster – Part of The Wimborne Minster and Colehill Fairtrade Community
Why Fairtrade?
Fairtrade puts more power into the hands of producers in developing countries and demonstrates that there are alternatives to large-scale trade, alternatives that work for the producers and for us as consumers.
The Fairtrade Foundation certifies products as fairly traded and awards the Fairtrade Mark.
Representatives of local businesses, schools and the Town Council, working with fairtrade volunteers, helped Wimborne achieve Fairtrade Town status in 2006. Since then the number of shops, cafes, restaurants and residential accommodation offering fairly traded goods has more than trebled. Wimborne Minster was joined by Colehill in 2017 to become the Wimborne Minster and Colehill Fairtrade Community.
Why Choose Fairtrade?
By changing to fairtrade certified products we can make a real difference to the lives of workers and farmers in developing countries. Fairly traded goods must also comply with sustainability requirements which means that to choose fairtrade product is often the greenest option.
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Fairtrade is good for Wimborne Minster
Fairtrade is good for everyone!
Wimborne BID wholeheartedly supports the ethos of the Fairtrade Foundation and will strongly encourage Wimborne Minster businesses to sell fairtrade products to help the developing world.
Latest Information
For the latest information on our Fair-trade shops, cafes, B&Bs and other outlets please visit our website Fairtrade Wimborne
Did You Know
- The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992
- Hundreds of wines carry the Fairtrade Mark
- Many iconic brands – Co Op, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Lidl, Mars, Tate and Lyle-White Stuff, now offer a range of fair-trade products
- UK shoppers top the global league table of fair-trade consumers