As Chair of the Middlesbrough Fairtrade Group, I would like to welcome you to our campaign website. Middlesbrough achieved Fairtrade Town status in March 2007 and we are very proud to have achieved this accolade. This website includes many examples of the work that is taking place in the town to promote Fairtrade and make Fairtrade products more accessible to our communities. We see many benefits from Fairtrade in Middlesbrough. Not only does the campaign promote social justice for producers in developing countries, it also demonstrates Middlesbrough's commitment to global issues  and helps improve consumer choice, contributing to a vibrant local economy.  In Middlesbrough, the Fairtrade campaign is managed by the Fairtrade Group, with representation from Middlesbrough Council, the private sector and voluntary and community organisations.

                                   

The Group members work with a broad range of partners across the town to deliver a diverse and exciting programme of activities each year. The achievement of Fairtrade Town status has only be possible with their support.  We are always looking for new partnerships and activities to deliver the Fairtrade message into our communities and we always welcome new partner organisations and individuals to support us as we continue to promote Fairtrade in Middlesbrough. Details of how to become involved and who to contact are included within the website. I hope that the website will inspire you to promote Fairtrade, whether you are new to the campaign or already actively involved in the partnership. We look forward to working with you as  Middlesbrough continues to move forward as a Fairtrade Town.



















  
Councillor Barry Coppinger


Councillor Barry Coppinger

Chair, Middlesbrough Fairtrade Group