News and Events
Young Co-operative passes on the Fairtrade message
The Fairtrade message is passed from young to old
Young Co-operators from Fulston Manor School in Sittingbourne, Kent, passed the Fairtrade message on to local pensioners at a visit to an Age Concern day centre during Fairtrade fortnight.
Swapping Success at Fulston Manor School
The Co-operative ice cream van visits Fulston Manor
A grand total of 671 swaps were made at Fulston Manor School in Sittingbourne, Kent, during Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February – March 7), helping the Fairtrade Foundation hit its target of 1,000,001 swaps.
Fairtrade Fortnight at Al Khair School
Al Khair School in East Croydon will be contributing to the Fairtrade Foundation’s Big Swap campaign during Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February-7 March) with a series of fun events which are part of a continuing drive to help create awareness about Fairtrade in the local community. The school hopes to make 1,000 swaps from its usual products to Fairtrade goods.
Big Swap
Throughout Fairtrade Fortnight (February 22-March 7), the Fairtrade Foundation’s Big Swap campaign will be encouraging shoppers across the country to exchange their normal purchases for Fairtrade goods. From tea, to chocolate, clothes to beauty products and flowers to footballs, the campaign is aiming for a total of 1 million and one swaps.