St Andrews Fairtrade Town Campaign

General information

... What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a growing, international movement working to ensure that producers in poor countries get a fair deal. This means a fair price for their goods (one that covers the cost of production and guarantees a sustainable living); long-term contracts which provide real security; and, for many, support to gain the knowledge and skills that they need to develop their businesses and increase sales.

... How can you help?

We can all make socially responsible choices. Just think of all the tea, coffee and chocolate you consume in a week. By purchasing Fair Trade products you can play a significant role in improving the trading conditions of the most disadvantaged producers.

...The University and Fairtrade

The University of St Andrews first achieved fairtrade status in 2006 after meeting criteria set by the Fairtrade Foundation. 2016 we will celebrate the University's 10th anniversary of achieving this status.

The University set up a Fairtrade Steering Group (i.e. committee) which is responsible for ensuring that fairtrade is promoted through events and campaigns across the University and that we retain our fairtrade status.

... The Town and Fairtrade

The town of St Andrews itself is a fairtrade town and there is a town campaign group who promote fairtrade across the town. They have a directory of shops showing where fairtrade products can be purchased here: http://www.fairtrade-standrews.org.uk/directory/