To be a Fairtrade Town, the community of Gateshead has been working together to achieve the five goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation:
Council - Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade products (for example, in meetings, offices and canteens
Commerce (retail and catering) - A range of (at least four) Fairtrade products are readily available in the area's retail outlets (shops, supermarkets, newsagents, petrol stations) and served in local catering outlets (café's, restaurants, pubs)
Community - Local workplaces and community organisations (places of worship, schools, universities, colleges and other community organisations) support Fairtrade and use Fairtrade products whenever possible
Common Consensus - Media coverage and events raise awareness and understanding of Fairtrade across the community
Captains - A local Fairtrade steering group is convened to ensure the Fairtrade Town campaign continues to develop and gain new support.
Gateshead Fairtrade Partnership
The Gateshead Fairtrade Partnership works to promote and raise awareness of Fairtrade and why it is important to support farmers and workers in developing countries.
Members include:
Gateshead Council
Traidcraft
Gateshead Youth Council
Gateshead College.
Heworth Grange Comprehensive School
Roman Road Primary School
The group works with schools, businesses, communities and churches to promote and raise awareness of Fairtrade.
Contact us
For more information on Fairtrade contact:
Gateshead Fairtrade Partnership Chief Executive Office Civic Centre Regent Street Gateshead NE8 1HH
