Fairtrade Shop in the Tees Valley until 21st December - Dundas arcade. Click here for full info

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.      

Councillor Julia Rostron. Chair, Middlesbrough Fairtrade Group.