Get Involved

There are lots of ways to get involved with the Fairtrade movement, both at an international level and right here in Guernsey.

Join the Fairtrade Guernsey Steering Group. Nicky and Annabel (pictured) are members of our enthusiastic and committed team of volunteers who organising exciting events, devise awareness campaigns and work with our Fairtrade partners. We always welcome new faces and fresh ideas, so why not come along to the next meeting or contact us to discuss the latest opportunities?

Individual campaigners can also sign up to receive emails from the Fairtrade Foundation and stay up to date with the latest activities, petitions and competitions. 

Local organisations are encouraged to get involved in various ways – scroll down to find out about the Workplaces, Schools and other Community Supporters doing fantastic work in Guernsey to promote Fairtrade and stand with farmers for fairness and equality.

If you’d like to get involved in any way, we’d love to hear from you. Just click the link below!

Fairtrade Workplaces

Switching to Fairtrade purchasing is a simple and effective way for organisations to demonstrate their sustainability credentials via a scheme that is widely recognised and trusted by the public and other leading social and environmental performance frameworks, such as B Corp and Guernsey’s ESI Monitor. By committing to sourcing and serving only Fairtrade certified tea, coffee and sugar to employees, clients and customers, your organisation can become an official Fairtrade Workplace. In return you receive a certificate and other promotional resources from Fairtrade Guernsey, a stronger profile in the local community and opportunities for staff engagement. Contact us to find out more and to let us help you make the switch.

Fairtrade Community Supporters

Guernsey is fortunate to have a vibrant and diverse Third Sector and an active volunteer force. Many community organisations, including charities, churches and action groups, choose to support Fairtrade as they find that its goals of social, economic and environmental justice chime with their own. Fairtrade Guernsey is proud to work in partnership with many of these organisations to raise awareness, organise events, and campaign for action on injustice.

Fairtrade Schools and Colleges

Learning about Fairtrade is an excellent way to encourage young people to develop an appreciation of their role as a world citizen. It also helps them to develop respect for diversity and understand global issues such as social justice and climate change. The Fairtrade Schools website has an excellent range of free teaching resources designed to support learning about Fairtrade and global issues at all key stages and levels, from nursery through to secondary school. Schools can also register for a Fairtrade School Award to gain recognition for their work on Fairtrade.