Darlington - A Fairtrade Town

Fairtrade Products

In December 2006 Darlington followed in the footsteps of many towns and cities throughout the UK in becoming a Fairtrade Town. Becoming a Fairtrade Town is a prestigious honour, which enables a town to show its commitment to supporting Fairtrade across all sectors of the community.

The purpose of a Fairtrade Town is to contribute to the Fairtrade Foundation’s aim of tackling poverty by enabling disadvantaged producers from poor countries to receive a better deal, through encouraging support of the Fairtrade Mark

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In December 2006 Darlington achieved Fairtrade Town status.

This means...

  • A resolution has been passed by Darlington Borough Council supporting the Fairtrade Town bid and therefore in supporting Fairtrade. Fairtrade tea and coffee are now available within the Council for meetings and at the Council’s civic buildings such as the Stressholme Golf Club, the Dolphin Centre, the Civic Theatre and the Arts Centre.
  • Fairtrade products are readily available in a number of retail outlets and are served in catering establishments.
  • Many of Darlington’s Churches and Schools are actively involved in promoting Fairtrade. Many local businesses use Fairtrade products in their every day operation.
  • There is an ongoing awareness raising campaign and support for the Fairtrade is growing.

Even though Fairtrade Town status has been achieved, the hard work does not stop there.

Being a Fairtrade Town needs the support of everyone in Darlington. We need the People of Darlington to be involved!

Who’s involved?

A Fairtrade Steering Group has been set up in Darlington to ensure continued commitment to achieving Fairtrade Town status and support to the Fairtrade Foundation’s goal of tackling poverty

How can I help?

  • Buy Fairtrade products
  • Ask your local shop or café to start using Fairtrade products. If the demand is shown to be present in Darlington, we might be able to generate more support from local business.
  • Introduce Fairtrade into your workplace
  • Contact the Fairtrade Steering Group on (01325) 388920 and let us know where you have seen Fairtrade in Darlington.