Reading Fairtrade Town
  
 
 



Reading as a Fairtrade Town

Both the Anglican and Catholic diocese covering Reading have Fairtrade status. The University of Reading is working hard to gain Fairtrade status and many schools have promoted Fairtrade tuckshops. For local educational materials to loan or buy visit RISC's Resources Page.

Over 42 cafes and restaurants now serve Fairtrade beverages or snacks, and 54 shops and supermarkets and mail order firms stock Fairtrade goods.

Download the 2009 Reading Fairtrade Directory

  
       

Reading became a Fairtrade Town on 2nd February 2004. Former Leader of Reading Borough Council David Sutton is cutting the Fairtrade Cake to celebrate 2 years hard work by the people of Reading to enable this to happen. David Sutton, former Mayor Tony Jones and Sustainability Policy Officer Chris Thomas are committed to a fairtrade and ethical Council buying policy.

Fair Trade Events 2009 Feb 23th - Mar 8th

   
The FTTI Group resolved to link the Reading Fair Trade Town Initiative with the Local Produce Initiative to promote direct links locally and globally.