Last updated: 4 November 2008
What's Fairtrade?
Fairtrade products aim to strengthen the economic position of disadvantaged producers in the developing world. Many small farmers don't earn enough to feed their families, send their children to school and invest in sustainable development.
The Fairtrade label is awarded to products that meet internationally recognised standards of fair trade.
The Fairtrade label is awarded to products that meet internationally recognised standards of fair trade.
Where to buy
Allerdale
Brampton
Carlisle
Eden Valley
Kendal
Keswick (external link)
Lakes Parish
Millom
Windermere & Bowness
Fairtrade towns
Brampton
Carlisle
Cockermouth
Eden Valley
Egremont
Kendal
Kirkby Lonsdale
Keswick
Lakes Parish
Millom
Windermere & Bowness
News and Events
New Fairtrade guides online
Fairtrade towns Eden Valley, and Windermere and Bowness, have both produced new versions of their Fairtrade guides.Fairtrade Schools
The first three schools in Cumbria have been awarded Fairtrade School status, plus progress in other schools.Busy Summer in Keswick
Keswick had visits from two coffee farmers from Southwest Ethiopia and the translator to Tadesse Meskela, ‘star’ of Black Gold.Partnership or Power Play?
Oxfam has published a very detailed analysis of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
Harriet Lamb visited Keswick
During Fairtrade Fortnight 2008, Harriet Lamb, Director of the Fairtrade Foundation, visited Keswick.
Cumbria Tourism flags up Fairtrade
The New Accommodation Guide from Cumbria Tourism indicates Fairtrade hotels, guest houses and B&Bs.
Fairtrade sales half a billion pounds
Estimated retail sales of Fairtrade products in the UK have reached half a billion pounds according to the Fairtrade Foundation.
Who we are
We are an alliance of like-minded groups, all of which are promoting Fairtrade and Trade Justice around the county. We were formed in January 2004 at a meeting of campaigners in Ambleside. We have meetings twice a year, open to all campaigners.
Our aims are:
• to promote the concept and to increase the awareness of Fairtrade in Cumbria;
• to promote the buying, selling, serving and use of Fairtrade products within the county;
• to alleviate poverty by campaigning for a fair system of international trade.
The award of Fairtrade County status was presented by George Alagiah, Patron of the Fairtrade Foundation and BBC News Presenter, on 11th March, 2006.
Our aims are:
• to promote the concept and to increase the awareness of Fairtrade in Cumbria;
• to promote the buying, selling, serving and use of Fairtrade products within the county;
• to alleviate poverty by campaigning for a fair system of international trade.
The award of Fairtrade County status was presented by George Alagiah, Patron of the Fairtrade Foundation and BBC News Presenter, on 11th March, 2006.
Trade Justice
Find out the latest progress, or lack of, at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks, why Economic Partnerships Agreements drawn up by the European Union are a bad idea, plus what you can do to help.