Fairtrade Eastbourne

Fairtrade Eastbourne began in the spring of 2005 to campaign for Fairtrade Town Status for Eastbourne and raise local awareness of international trade injustices and how trade has massive potential to improve lives in the developing world. 

The group has found a great deal of support locally and has put on many events around the town.  Visit the Fairtade Eastbourne website.

 

	Nearby Brighton, Lewes and Uckfield all have been awarded Fairtrade Town Status by the Fairtrade Foundation.  To be awarded this status the campaign group must demonstrate that these criteria are met:
	1.  The local council must pass a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in offices and canteens.
	2.  A range of Fairtrade products must be readily available in the area’s shops and served in local cafés and catering establishments (targets are set in relation to population)
	3.  Fairtrade products must be used by a number of local work places (estate agents, hairdressers etc) and community organisations (churches, schools etc)
	4.  Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
	5.   A local Fairtrade steering group must be convened to ensure continued commitment to Fairtrade Town status.