Fairtrade starts with people like you
Fairtrade Communities are powered by passionate local groups working towards a fairer, greener world. Collective action leads to greater impact for farmers and workers, learn more about becoming a Fairtrade Community below.
Make or renew your Fairtrade Community commitment
Fairtrade Communities are groups of passionate people working together to fight for fairer trade and taking action in their local area. When you make a Fairtrade Community commitment, you’re joining a UK-wide network of groups who believe in trade justice and climate action. Every action matters, and together we can make a global impact. Whether you are just getting started or are renewing your Fairtrade commitment, being a Fairtrade Community is your roadmap to impact.
Start or renew your commitment
Who can become a Fairtrade Community?
Any group in a local area who are committed to trade justice can become a Fairtrade Community. If you share the Fairtrade values and are ready to take action for people and the planet, you belong in this movement.
All we ask is that you are either;
- A group of at least three people in your local area
- An existing campaigning community or group looking to expand into Fairtrade campaigns
- A local council looking to lead your community activity
If you are ready to share your Fairtrade story, use the Fairtrade Communities Online Platform to tell us about what you have been up to and what you are planning for the future to fight for trade justice.
Why make a commitment?
Completing our form and receiving your personalised certificate as a Fairtrade Community has many benefits for your group!
- Demonstrate your group’s commitment to justice and sustainability.
- Help us celebrate and amplify the difference you are making.
- Get resources and ideas to help you campaign effectively.
- Join a network of like-minded groups across the UK to learn from and inspire.
How It Works
Becoming or renewing your Fairtrade Community commitment is simple:
- Gather your fellow Fairtrade supporters and select one person to be the key contact for your group – we will also need a secondary contact.
- Complete the online form, in about 30 minutes – sharing with us the actions you have taken to support Fairtrade so far and how you plan to in the future.
- Once we have reviewed your commitment, you’ll get a certificate recognising your group as a Fairtrade Community!
- Start Campaigning! It’s time to spread awareness, grow support, and drive change in your group and beyond.
Resources & Support
We’re here to make campaigning easier and more impactful with our wide range of resources. From useful guides and event ideas to online templates and printable posters, explore our resources to find the tools you need to drive change for a fairer future.
Need help? We are here to offer support:
If you have any questions about Fairtrade Communities, the online platform, logging into an existing account to renew or creating a new account, contact us at hello@fairtrade.org.uk.
Connect, Learn and Inspire
Connect with other Fairtrade groups to share ideas, support each other in your campaigning, and collaborate for greater impact. Use our interactive grassroots group map to discover groups across the UK or near you and start building connections.
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