With over 530 campaigner grassroots events happening across the country, we’ve handpicked some of our favorite ways to join in and be the change during Fairtrade Fortnight.
Whatever you’re planning, be sure to share with us on social media #BeTheChange.
Join us on Wednesday 18 September at 7pm on X (Twitter) as we take the platform by storm to get #BeTheChange trending. Just tag your MP and ask them to sign the pledge to #BeTheChange!
Campaigner Events
Solihull Fairtrade Trail
9 – 22 September 2024
Solihull Town Centre
Take part in the Solihull Fairtrade Trail displaying colourful art and poetry from school children in well-known shop windows! The children’s work will help to shine a light on the importance of buying Fairtrade and the positive impact Fairtrade has on workers, farmers and communities across the world.
Ethical Retailers Fashion Show
Friday 13 September 2024
7pm
Glenorchy URC, Exeter Rd, Exmouth EX8 1PL
Exmouth Fairtrade presents a Fashion Show with ethical retailers Shopdeadgorgeous and 50 Degrees. Fairtrade crafts and food items also available. Live music, refreshments and the opportunity to try on clothes.
MP Organised Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Friday 13 September 2024
Christ Church, Lostock Road, Davyhulme, M41 0TD
Andy Western MP is holding a Fair Trade coffee morning.
Fairtrade Breakfast
Saturday 14 September 2024
9:30am – 1pm
Bread of Life Fair Trade Centre, 263 Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22 0JT
Start the weekend with a special Fairtrade breakfast, featuring a range of Fairtrade ingredients, with committed Fairtrade campaigners at the Bread of Life centre in Dulwich.
30 years of Fairtrade conference
Saturday 14 September 2024
10am – 3pm
Exeter Community Centre, St David’s Hill
A conference celebrating 30 years of Fairtrade in Exeter, with guest Patrick Kaberia Muthaura who will share insights into Fairtrade tea production.
Open Garden Event – share your Fairtrade baked treats
Saturday 14 September 2024
1 – 3pm
Holy Apostles and Martyrs Parish Church, St George’s Road, Wallasey, CH45 6TU
This Fairtrade Church is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight with an open garden event, inviting the public to bring and share their own Fairtrade refreshments. Fairtrade food and crafts will also be available for sale.
Fairtrade Refreshments at Houghton Village Farmers’ Market
Saturday 14 September 2024
9am – 1pm
Houghton Village Hall, near Carlisle
Join Brampton Fairtrade Town Group at the Houghton Farmers’ Market to enjoy an array of delicious Fairtrade treats.
20 Years of Fairtrade Exhibition at Portsmouth Central Library
Saturday 14 September 2024
Portsmouth Central Library, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX
After gaining a civic award for their work maintaining the city’s Fairtrade status, Portsmouth Fairtrade are putting on an exhibition at their library.
Fairtrade Themed Church Service and Coffee Morning/Bake Sale
Saturday 15 and 21 September 2024
St Michael’s Church, Reepham, NR10 4JL
Join a Fairtrade themed service in September and Fairtrade cooked edibles for our Cafe Church service on 15th September. There’ll also be a Saturday Coffee Morning and Fairtrade cake sale to raise money for the Fairtrade Foundation on Saturday 21st September.
Fairtrade Stall at Queens Park Day
Sunday 15 September 2024
12 noon – 5pm
Queen’s Park, London, NW6
There will be an information stall at a large local event in Queen’s Park, North West London, called Queen’s Park Day with thousands of people attending the event.
Mayor’s Fairtrade Coffee Morning
Tuesday 17 September 2024
10am – 12 noon
West House, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 2YG
Join the Mayor for a special morning of Fairtrade coffee and chat in Penarth. The event not only supports Fairtrade, but aims to raise money and support for Tenovus Cancer Care.
A Garden Party featuring Fairtrade refreshments
17 & 21 September
Ullapool – Argylle Pub, Church of Scotland Hub & Ullapool Garden of Reflection
On 17 September there’ll be a Fairtrade tea dance. On 21 September Ullapool Fairtrade Group will host a Garden Party with music and Fairtrade refreshments in Ullapool Garden of Reflection, which will include a Children’s Treasure Hunt.
In addition, Fairtrade will be incorporated into Geography lessons in Ullapool High School and there will be a Fairtrade display in Macphail Centre during Fortnight.
Perth & Kinross Fairtrade
Wednesday 18 September 2024
10am – 11.30 am
Soutar Theatre, Perth
Find out what’s happening in schools in Perth & Kinross to promote Fairtrade and Global Citizenship. Hear from special guest, Howard Msukwa, a rice farmer from Malawi.
Patrick Kaberia (Fairtrade Tea Farmer) visits Wiltshire
Thursday 19 – Friday 20 September 2024
Devizes, Wiltshire
Visit to Wiltshire by Patrick Kaberia, Fairtrade tea farmer from Kenya. He will be doing presentations in schools and a public meeting to debate climate change; meeting local fairtrade businesses; and attending a reception hosted by the Town Council.
Coffee and Chat Morning
Friday 20 September 2024
10.30am – 12.30pm
Hasbury Community Church, 26, Albert Rd, Halesowen, B63 4SW
Coffee and chat with all tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sugar Fairtrade, plus cakes made (where possible) with Fairtrade ingredients! Promotional materials and ideas for discussion over coffee will be scattered around.
Newcastle Student Union Co-op Celebration
Friday 20 September 2024
3pm – 5pm
Newcastle University Student Union Co-op store
30 Years of Fairtrade Celebration. A public event, all welcome to come and learn more about how Fairtrade supports communities across the world, to grab a Fairtrade banana and try some Fairtrade chocolate.
Contemporary Music, Poetry and Art inspired by by cocoa and Fairtrade
Friday 20 September 2024
6.30pm
All Saints Church, The Pavement, Pocklington, York YO42 2AX. Free admission but donations welcome.
Fairtrade Pocklington are hosting a performance of Chocolate has a name by a group of performers from West Africa who will share contemporary music, poetry and art inspired by cocoa and Fairtrade. Suitable for all age groups.
Ilkley Fairtrade Fashion Show
Friday 20 September 2024
7.30pm
St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley
Visit the Fairtrade and second-hand Fashion Show in the Fairtrade town of Ilkley, featuring clothing from Namaste, From the Source, and Ilkley Oxfam.
Ethical Market
Saturday 21 September 2024
Oasis Centre, Cardiff
Visit the ethical market hosted by Fair Trade Wales, featuring Fairtrade food, treats, and a special guest, Jenipher Sambazi, a Fairtrade coffee farmer from Uganda.
Fairtrade Stall at Annual County Fair
Saturday 21st September 2024
St. Andrew’s C of E Church, Biggleswade, SG18 0AT
Future Action Biggleswade (FAB) will be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight by having a stall at the annual Country Fayre at St. Andrew’s Church in Biggleswade. We will be running our popular banana tower building competition, highlighting 30 years of Fairtrade in the UK and the difference that Fairtrade has made to communities across the world, especially in connection with securing water supplies (a theme for the Country Fayre in 2024).
Family Fun Day at Felixstowe Library
Saturday 21 September 2024
10am – 1pm
Felixstowe Library
Visit Felixstowe Library for games, competitions, and a special appearance by Fairtrade tea farmer Patrick Kaberia. Enjoy Fairtrade refreshments, including a chocolate fountain.
Fairtrade Foundation Online Events
Join one of our Be the Change online webinars
How your MP can be the change
Wednesday 11 September
6pm to 7pm UK Time
The Fairtrade Foundation
Online webinarBe the Change Global Get Together
Tuesday 1 October
6pm to 7pm UK Time
The Fairtrade Foundation
& Fairtrade Canada
Online webinarBe the Change School Assemblies
Wednesday 18 September
9am and 1:30pm UK Time
The Fairtrade Foundation
Online webinarHow to campaign for Fairtrade this Fortnight
Ask your MP to sign our pledge to Be The Change, and encourage others to contact their MP
Organise or join a campaign event
Push our message to ‘Be the Change’ out into the world! Dive into social media to spread the word, tag us and use the hashtags #BeTheChange and #ChooseFairtrade.
Choose Fairtrade when you shop this Fortnight and encourage others to do the same