Glossopdale backs Fairtrade

Fairtrade supporters are celebrating as Glossopdale reaches another milestone in the campaign for fairer trade, respect for farmers and producers, and care for the environment amid the climate crisis. 

Glossopdale was first recognised as a beacon of Fairtrade in 2010. The national award has now been extended for a further three years by the Fairtrade Foundation which oversees Fairtrade in the UK.  

The Fairtrade Foundation rates Glossopdale as an outstanding example of community engagement, especially with children of primary school age and their families through its annual Fairtrade competition. 

Campaigners want to thank readers of the Chronicle and the wider public for their fantastic support. Almost half of those polled in a local survey said they buy Fairtrade items every week and a further one in four did so at least once a month.  

Buying products with the Fairtrade logo makes a difference by supporting fairer prices for farmers and producers in developing countries and providing opportunities for their families.  

Buying fairly-traded items in shops and cafés also helps their communities invest in schools, health clinics, clean water, and environmental protection.   

Glossopdale Fairtrade Group Chair Christine Nudds said: “We’re delighted that Glossopdale continues to be recognised as a Fairtrade Community.”  

“There’s widespread support from business leaders and shopkeepers as well as community groups, churches, and High Peak Councillors. Shops stock a range of Fairtrade products and household spending on Fairtrade items has reached record levels.”  

“Children and young people are the driving force of our campaign. Local schools run assemblies and projects about Fairtrade and encourage children to enter our competitions. Children in turn encourage their friends and families to shop with an eye to Fairtrade.”  

To learn more about Fairtrade, please visit the Fairtrade Foundation website: www.fairtrade.net