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 19 September at 7pm on X (Twitter) as we take the platform by storm to get #BeTheChange trending.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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