Fair Trade

What is "fair trade" all about?

Fair trade differs from standard trade in five principal ways. As an organisation committed to fair trade, Traidcraft:

focuses on trading with poor and marginalised producer groups, helping them develop skills and sustainable livelihoods through the trading relationship
pays fair prices that cover the full cost of production and enable a living wage and other fair rewards to be earned by producers.
provides credit when needed to allow orders to be fulfilled and pays premiums to be used to provide further benefits to producer communities.
encourages the fair treatment of all workers, ensuring good conditions in the workplace and throughout the supply chain.
aims to build up long-term relationships, rather than looking for short-term commercial advantage.

Sales of fair trade products have been gaining momentum in the UK in recent years, and they are now more widely available than ever before.

What are we doing?

Fairly traded products are now available through EDBC's team. Regular orders can be placed, and special items are also available. Food products; clothing; gifts; and craft produce as well. It's good stuff- and YOU can help change the lives of the producers. You know it makes sense.