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 Lowthian's Lane
English Street
Carlisle
CA3 8JR
tel: 01228 546287
www.cowc.co.uk
Carlisle shows off Fairtrade status with Fairtrade logo flower bed.
Photograph credit: Carlisle City Council
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.
