Fairtrade

Ever wonder who profits from the money you spend on food and drink?

Greenwich for Fairtrade is encouraging local people to support a fair deal for producers and farm workers around the world. 

Find out what you can do to help and which local stores and cafes stock Fairtrade products, using the links on the left.

Vote: Do you support Fairtrade?

Fairtrade Fortnight

This year's Fairtrade Fortnight is 22 February to 7 March and will be focusing on 'The Big Swap'. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the big issues that affect farmers, workers and farming communities.

Fairtrade Fortnight will be kicking off with a launch event on 22 February and a Eltham Fairtrade market on March 7.

Read more about the Fairtrade launch event and Eltham market.

Find out more about Fairtrade Fortnight by visiting the Fairtrade website. 

What is Fairtrade?

Fairtrade ensures that farmers are guaranteed a fair price for the goods they produce. Any extra money is invested in their communities. 

Fairtrade helps tens of thousands of small farmers in poor countries build a better life for themselves, their families and communities. 

Find out how Fairtrade helps farmers.

Fairtrade in Greenwich

Greenwich has been awarded Fairtrade status for our commitment to supporting Fairtrade. Events in the borough have included an annual fashion show, several Fairtrade-themed markets and a visit to the borough by a special Fairtrade bus.

The Council and other organisations regularly hold Fairtrade promotional events to promote Fairtrade across the borough.

Find out what Fairtrade events are happening in London by visiting the Fairtrade events calendar.

Fairtrade films

Discover how Fairtrade is changing the lives of workers and the impact on cotton farmers in villages in Cameroon by watching a series of short films commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation.

Watch the films now.