Traidcraft Bulletin - June 2021

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A BAFTS MEMBER? BAFTS has the Ten Principles of Fair Trade at its heart, but its real strength is its members - the sense of community and solidarity, the knowledge sharing, and support, and the fact that suppliers and shops are all part of the same movement - to fight for transparent supply chains, better and fairer conditions for workers, and helping people to fulfil their potential wherever in the world they happen to be. Benefits for Members are based around 3 main ideas: Sense of Community

Shining the Spotlight on:

BAFTS WHO ARE BAFTS?

BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers) Fair Trade Network UK is the voice of fair trade retailing in the UK. A vibrant community of fair trade enterprises - small 8

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Who they are, what they do and why it’s so wonderful being a member!

independent shops and the suppliers who adhere to the Ten Principles of Fair Trade - BAFTS members hail from all over the UK. We here at Traidcraft are proud to be one of them! BAFTS is also a Fair Trade Network Member of WFTO.

Targeted training and business advice, peer networking, knowledge sharing, and collective marketing/promotional opportunities. Inspiration Social media and newsletters, community campaigning and community story telling. Accountability Thorough application procedure, ongoing improvement targets and demonstrating commitment to fair trade.


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