Take a Step

WHY TAKE A STEP? in 2012 Because trade isn’t working for the world’s poorest… Millions of people in developing countries depend on farming. But they are trapped in poverty by the rules of world trade, keeping those at the start of supply chains powerless to earn enough to cover their costs and with nothing to save for their families. But with just one step you can be part of changing this… Your... [Read more]

African cotton must pay

AFRICAN COTTON MUST PAY The US and EU have lavished $31.34bn on their cotton farmers, reducing demand for West African cotton. COTTON IS THE most used natural fibre in the world and should be the “white gold” that propels 10 million West African farmers out of poverty. After all, the West African nations of Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali, known as the Cotton-4 or C-4, produce the cheapest... [Read more]

Welcome to Fairtrade in Oldham

You’ve arrived at the website of Fairtrade in Oldham managed and financed by Fairtrade in Oldham Action Group The site is designed both to give you information that you might need, and also to give you a flavour of who we are, and the establishments, schools and organsisations that support us. The navigation bar above the header, at the very top, will guide you to information about the Fairtrade... [Read more]

Cook for Change

  Try your hand at making mouth-watering dishes using Fairtrade ingredients. Why not use Fairtrade products in your recipes?  Below are some recipes donated to the Fairtrade Foundation to try out using a diverse array of ingredients from Fairtrade fruits to nuts and spices. More recipes, including many savoury recipes, can be found in the Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook, published by DK . Banana... [Read more]

Becoming a Fairtrade School

Why become a Fairtrade School? Because it’s only fair that the people who produce what we eat, wear and use should get paid enough to live on and a chance to improve their lives And no-one has to do it alone – this website signposts local and national organisations that are keen to inspire, offer support, and provide you with information Fairtrade… for the whole... [Read more]

Faith can move mountains

The faith communities are one of the biggest users of Fairtrade products within Oldham. Currently we have over 30 places of worship(for full details see the Faith header) that use Fairtrade products and the majority run  a  Fairtrade stalls usually  after worship Background An ever-growing number of churches are making the connection between trade and poverty and committing to using Fairtrade... [Read more]

Get your workplace involved

IT’S EASY TO MAKE WORK A FAIRER PLACE Start you day with a cup of Fairtrade tea Snack  on a Fairtrade banana before lunch Use Fairtrade drinks in your canteen Sweeten up you meeting with a bar of Fairtrade chocolate Use Faitrade tea/coffee for visitors CHOOSE FAIRTRADE www.fairtradeatwork.org.uk  Read More →

Fairtrade guarantees a fair deal for growers and producers in developing countries

Are you committed to justice for the world’s poorest people?  Many developing countries are unable to compete in the global market because of unjust structures of trade.  The Fairtrade logo guarantess that the growers and producers are paid a fair price for their product.  It means it costs a little bit more – but it literally saves lives. Fairtrade shows that trade can be a means out... [Read more]

Oldham is a Fairtrade Borough

Oldham became a Fairtrade Borough in December 2007 the certificate to prove it sits proudly on the wall in the Mayors office. Oldham Council supports Fairtrade and uses Fairtrade products in all its meetings. The vending machines in the Civic Centre are all Fairtrade and we have a Cabinet member that supports the Action Group. The Action Group works to ensure that Fairtrade in Oldham keeps growing... [Read more]