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Fairtrade in Knowsley

Knowsley is a Fairtrade Borough. This means we are committed to supporting farmers in the developing world.  We do this by promoting the principals of Fairtrade and increasing the sale of products with the Fairtrade Mark, which means that farmers receive a fair price for the products they produce. 

Knowsley Council works in partnership with Fairtrade Knowsley, the local Fairtrade steering group, to fulfil the goals required to be a Fairtrade Borough. The goals are:

• Passing a resolution to support Fairtrade and serve Fairtrade products.
• Ensuring a range of Fairtrade products are readily available in the Borough.
• Providing an understanding of what Fairtrade is and encouraging local work places/businesses, community organisations and schools to promote Fairtrade and use Fairtrade products
• Attracting media coverage and popular support for the campaign throughout the Borough.

Find out more about Fairtrade by visiting the Fairtrade Foundation website

Fairtrade Knowsley

Fairtrade Knowsley is a local steering group made up of local people and representatives from the council, schools, businesses, charities, faith and community groups.  Their aim is to promote Fairtrade in Knowsley. 

If you would like further information about the campaign, the pledge scheme or the steering group, please contact Kelly Paes or Kirsty Martin, Environmental Sustainability Service, 0151 443 2819 / 2414, or email kelly.paes@knowsley.gov.uk  or  kirsty.martin@knowsley.gov.uk / 

For further Fairtrade information visit http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/

Join Knowsley Council in pledging your support for Fairtrade

Your business or community group can show its commitment to Fairtrade by making a pledge to do the following;

• Use Fairtrade products wherever possible.
• Promote Fairtrade within your organisation or business.
• If a retailer or caterer, pledge to sell at least two items of Fairtrade.
• Keep up to date with Fairtrade news by signing up our Fairtrade pledge.

If you would like to make a pledge and receive regular Fairtrade updates, just submit your details below. All those signing up will receive a certificate in recognition of their support for Fairtrade.

Please note: The certificate is valid for 12 months, after 12 months another application will need to be submitted and a new certificate will be issued.