Fairtrade Information & Organisations:

The Fairtrade Foundation

The Fairtrade Foundation was set up by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, Oxfam, Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. The Foundation awards a consumer label, the FAIRTRADE Mark, to products which meet internationally recognised standards of fair trade.


Bristol Fairtrade Network

The Bristol Fairtrade Network's  aim is to maintain and build on the targets that made Bristol a Fairtrade city in 2006. The network is supported by teachers, pupils and other individuals who are promoting Fairtrade through their schools, businesses and workplaces.

The British Association for Fair Trade Shops

The British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) is a network of independent Fair Trade or World Shops across the UK.

The Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a fast growing group of organisations including aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns, fairtrade organisations, faith and consumer groups.

Christian Aid

An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, Christian Aid works wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of religion. It has been campaigning for fair trade since 1992.


University of Bristol Fair Trade Society

University Society who are promoting Fair Trade products as well as looking to transform Bristol Uni into a Fair Trade University. 

South Gloucestershire Fair Trade
Network

The SGFTN brings together those groups in the area which support Fairtrade.  It includes representatives from Christian Aid, Oxfam, Friends of the Earth, Traidcraft, the Women's Institute, local churches and the local council.


Oxfam's Fairtrade Campaign 
(Make Trade Fair)

Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign is calling on governments, institutions, and multinational companies to change the rules so that trade can become part of the solution to poverty, not part of the problem.
Fairtrade & Ethical Products
FRANK WATER

FRANK is a non-profit, natural spring water. FRANK aims to supply the UK’s demand for bottled water in a socially responsible way – by giving all the profits to clean water projects around the world.

By funding clean water projects, FRANK aims to bring about positive change in some of the world’s under-served communities. 'A Fair Cup' sells FRANK Water.

JP Juices

'A Fair Cup' sells JP Juices - the Juice that Cares! JP Juices ensures all growers get a better deal and also receive a 'premium' payment which goes towards social community projects that have included repairing small houses, improving the water supplies and canteen facilities.

Traidcraft

Traidcraft are the UK’s leading Fair Trade organisation, engaged in innovative and effective trade. Traidcraft has almost 300 different products sourced from more than 100 producer groups in almost 30 developing countries.
The Natural Nursery

The Natural Nursery supplies fairly traded and organic real nappies, clothes cut for cloth bottomed babies,  toiletries, wooden toys and more.  Lots of information on why families should switch to real nappies and the benefits of buying organic and fair-trade products as well as full details about our suppliers.

Other Local or Ethical Organisations
Bristol North-South Forum

Brings together a range of voluntary organisations with global interest. Members have a common interest in building awareness and taking action on international issues of development, environment, justice and conflict. 'A Fair Cup' is a member of this forum.

 
There Must Be a Better Way!

'There Must Be a Better Way!' sells Natural and Organic Skincare products, 100% Pure ingredients, free from all alcohols and synthetic chemicals for a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

 

Friends of 'A Fair Cup' and Other Sites Deserving a Mention!
The Big Banana Juice Bar

We've been friends with the Big Banana Juice Bar for ages and now we're delighted to be able to offer Big Banana Juices to our customers! So if you need your Power Boosting or your Hangover Cured, drop on by 'A Fair Cup' (or the BB Juice Bar) and we'll sort you out!
TeamBean

TeamBean is a Bristol based cycle team fuelled by the power of Espresso!!

Hartsville Records

Bristol based record supplier supplying the best in Rockabilly, Garage and Rock 'n' Roll (to name a few). And if you want some Turkish, Peruvian or Thai garage, Dutch beat, Finnish surf or punk rock from Sweden, they'll be able to sort you out!
Mariposa Alternative Bodycare

Organic Skin Care, bodycare and related natural lifestyle products.
They  list the full ingredients of the products they sell so you can see exactly what you're getting - no petro-chemicals, no hidden nasties!
 

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