Brentwood Fairtrade

Updates from the volunteer-run #Fairtrade Steering Group, who support and promote Brentwood as a Fairtrade borough. Like us on

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

Awesome! What a team!

[BCHSDofE2024 @BchsDofE2024]

GJWTHF at the finish line and waiting for their de-brief and presentation with the Assessor. Amazing 🤩🥾🥳

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

@BchsDofE2024 Wow! So impressed with these adventurers.

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

@LycaMobileForUK Yes it was a big inconvenience being charged £166 when my 12 year olds 3mnth phone contract ran out and we were not informed. She was charged £3 every time she used the internet for 2 months.

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

@LycaMobileForUK
My account switched from a bundle to PAYG without me knowing. Contacted support, and was told it my my job to re-activate the bundle. I didn't know this, wasn't warned, and ended up paying 15 pounds a day. Have now spent 165 pounds in just over two months.

[Stop Forced Labour @stopforcdlabour]

If you shop from a major fashion brand in the EU, then there’s a chance your clothing could be made with #Uyghurforcedlabour. Over 30 fashion brands are at risk of importing forced-labour goods from the Uyghur Region, including @ZARA @HUGOBOSS @Burberry & @Prada.

[S.M.I.L.E London & Essex @SMILE_APPEALS]

Absolutely devastating news. Our beloved charity will close in less than 2 weeks if we don't get a new place to operate from.

@jane_janekeane @RomfordRecorder @itvlondon @BBCLondonNews @Time1075_fm

#help #stopcharityclosure #stopgentrificacion #community #Havering #viral

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

The Divine Flat Egg looks eggstra special. I'm def going to buy one

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Looking for some Easter treats? 🐰

Check out some delicious new options for this year - including Fairtrade chocolate from @divinechocolate and @TonysChocoUK_IE 🍫

https://t.co/5q5kgwTFy8

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

Excellent news. Well done Sainsbury's!

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Did you hear? Sainsbury's has invested in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment 🍌

Every banana bought at Sainsbury’s will contribute towards fairer wages, and support the future of banana growers 🌴

https://t.co/5ATkQcLzUM

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Did You Know? Fairtrade is the most recognised and trusted label in the world – nearly seven in ten people have seen it, and of these, nearly nine in ten trust the label. 🙌 #FactFriday

Source: Globescan, 2021

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Many of our favourite foods are at risk due to climate change 🌍

By making the switch to Fairtrade, we can all support farmers and workers to adapt.

Hear from six pioneering brands on how they are working to create a more sustainable future 👇

https://t.co/Yy3plkqr0R

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

Check out these Festive Fairtrade Gifts! https://t.co/vrJBgyysUl

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Measures to tackle global deforestation must not disadvantage smallholder farmers, but must support them to thrive - the heads of Fairtrade's producer networks have told the UK Government in an open letter, as the #COP28 climate summit gets underway.

https://t.co/8XcHq5tEGO

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Promising news about agreement on the Loss & Damage fund at COP28.

It is crucial that this is operationalised to ensure that funding reaches the poorest at the frontline of climate change.

https://t.co/fvjEqFbDiB

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

The #COP28 Climate Conference has officially began.

From 30 November to 12 December, crucial talks will take place in Dubai, UEA, to address the climate crisis – a climate crisis that cannot wait.

#TheClockIsTicking #FutureIsFair ⏱🌍🧨

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

It’s #ChocolateWeek! 🍫

When you choose Fairtrade, you know producers were paid a fairer price for the cocoa.

We’re spotlighting some new Fairtrade chocolate products you can enjoy from our partners
@divinechocolate @Guylian_Chocs @ChocandLove @TonysChocoUK_IE @greenandblacks

[Brentwood Fairtrade @BwdFairtrade]

Excellent and informative article on bee keeping in Mexico

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Climate change, volatile pricing and lack of negotiating power in supply chains can all impact small-scale honey producers 🐝

Next time you're shopping, look for the FAIRTRADE mark 🍯

https://t.co/FLFzSNf7In

[Fairtrade Foundation @FairtradeUK]

Climate change, volatile pricing and lack of negotiating power in supply chains can all impact small-scale honey producers 🐝

Next time you're shopping, look for the FAIRTRADE mark 🍯

https://t.co/FLFzSNf7In

[Meaningful Chocolate @MeaningfulChoc]

Take a closer look at 2023 Real Advent Calendar. Made of delicious Fairtrade milk chocolate, this is the only Fairtrade calendar to come with a free Christmas story book and which donates to good causes. Not available in supermarkets. Read more here https://t.co/uMFEXEmKOK

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Important. Pls spread word
100,000s of people, mostly women age 66+ who took were off work for childcare between 1978 & 2010, are due to get HMRC letter that may be worth £10,000s due to underpaid state pensions. It isn't a scam DON'T bin the letter. See https://t.co/5a9fNY8YFZ