When York Fair Trade Forum’s own Joanna Pollard heard the news that KitKats were no longer going to be Fairtrade, she was determined to fight Nestlé’s decision. Joanna, who is also co-ordinator of Fairtrade Yorkshire, organised a petition which grew beyond her wildest dreams. And on Thursday 1st October – the day KitKat’s Fairtrade … [Read more...]
A message from Stefan, Supporters’ Team at the Fairtrade Foundation: Just two days ago we shared some deeply disappointing news: Nestlé plan to stop using Fairtrade ingredients in KitKat bars. Already thousands of you have told us this is an unacceptable decision. Petitions have started up, including this one by committed campaigner Joanna … [Read more...]
This year York Refugee Week has gone digital - click here to access the programme. … [Read more...]
It’s safe to say that not a single person reading this will have remained untouched by Covid-19. Some will have had the virus, many will know people who have suffered or even died from it, and pretty much all of us will have been greatly affected in terms of our work, finances, education and/or daily lives. But what is the impact on those usually … [Read more...]
We had two excellent events during Fairtrade Fortnight. Firstly, we were privileged to be selected by the Fairtrade Foundation as one of only 5 venues across the UK to hold a “sofa session”. It seemed particularly appropriate to hold the event in York with its long and continuing association with cocoa and chocolate. The informal panel session … [Read more...]
To celebrate 25 years of the Fairtrade mark and the 15th anniversary of York gaining Fairtrade City status, we are offering our popular booklet about the history of fair trade at a knock-down price. It features ten of the courageous and visionary champions who helped to develop ethical trading and provide the underpinnings of the fair trade … [Read more...]
The group was delighted to welcome Paul Wordsworth of York City of Sanctuary to speak at our regular monthly meeting on Monday. York became a city of sanctuary in October 2016 and last year York St John University became a University of Sanctuary. This means they join a movement started in Sheffield aimed at making refugees and asylum seekers … [Read more...]
York Central MP Rachael Maskell backs Fairtrade Fortnight campaign for cocoa farmers More than 70 Members of Parliament met farmers from the Ivory Coast, Rwanda and the Dominican Republic at a reception in Parliament on Wednesday 27 th February as part of Fairtrade Fortnight. The Fairtrade Foundation’s campaign She Deserves a Living Income is … [Read more...]
York Fair Trade Forum has pledged support for York's status as the UK's first Human Rights City. You can do the same by visiting their website. … [Read more...]
Our stall at this weekend's York Pride event was really successful.Thanks to good weather and a fantastic atmosphere we engaged lots of people with our "Sticker Pong" game - prizes kindly donated by Divine Chocolate.We raised over £50 for our work promoting fair trade around the city and spoke to lots of people about the range of fair trade and … [Read more...]