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Fairtrade in East Lothian

The East Lothian Fairtrade Network aims to raise awareness of Fairtrade in the towns and villages of East Lothian and encourage local groups to work towards achieving Fairtrade status. The network offers small grants to organizations that promote Fairtrade and provides support to events and activities. Contact Economic Development for more information.

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Fairtrade in East Lothian

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  1. Fairtrade inEast Lothian Jacqui Leslie Projects Officer

  2. East Lothian Rural County: coastal and country Population: 96,830 (June 2009) Main areas: Musselburgh, Haddington, Dunbar, Tranent, Prestonpans, North Berwick, Port Seton and Cockenzie, plus many small villages

  3. East Lothian Council • 2005 Council Resolution • 2008 Council re-confirmed support

  4. Longniddry Fairtrade Village • 10 years ago - Longniddry Church Achieved Fairtrade status • 5 years ago - Longniddry village achieved Fairtrade status • Events: Fairtrade stalls at the Community Centre and at Longniddry Primary School; displays in Longniddry library; posters in local shops; visits to the local youth group.

  5. North Berwick Fairtrade Town • Fairtrade Town Status Aug 2009 • New group, new motivation!

  6. East Linton Primary School • Became 1st Fairtrade School in East Lothian in 2010

  7. East Lothian Fairtrade Network Aim • To raise awareness of what Fairtrade is in the towns and villages of East Lothian • Encourage local groups to set-up and work towards getting Fairtrade status • The ultimate goal is to achieve Fairtrade 'County' status, where the whole of East Lothian is seen to be actively promoting and encouraging Fairtrade

  8. The Network... • Constitution • Members • Action Plan • Leader Funding Application

  9. Activities... Countywide Fairtrade Quiz

  10. Activities... School poster competition

  11. Activities Haddington Farmers’ Market

  12. Activities... • Online Fairtrade Directory • Fairtrade Printed Directory

  13. Aim - to provide small grants to organisations in East Lothian that want to promote Fairtrade by raising awareness. Opened Jan 2011 - ongoing until March 2012 (unless funding is exhausted earlier). Grants between £10 - £150 Small Grant Scheme

  14. Who can apply? The grant scheme is open to a wide variety of groups in East Lothian: • Community & voluntary groups • Fairtrade town & village steering groups • Charities • Places of worship • Schools • Youth groups • Social enterprises • Businesses

  15. Eligible activity... Eligible activities must promote awareness of what Fairtrade is and the benefits of supporting Fairtrade. The scheme will support the following types of activities: • Venue hire • Marketing and promotion of events • Fairtrade samples and goods • Holding taster sessions and open days • Purchase of Fairtrade equipment or items • Transport costs • Volunteer expenses • Any other costs associated with eligible activity

  16. Benefits... • Short and easy application form • Support Fairtrade in developing world • Help support an event or activity you had planned • Help raise awareness in East Lothian

  17. Some projects... • Saltoun Playgroup • Unison East Lothian • The Small World Shop • Prestonpans Infant School

  18. Future... • Fairtrade County Status • More community activities • Another grant scheme

  19. Contact Details… If you are interested in finding out more about Fairtrade in East Lothian please contact Economic Development by: • Email: economicdevelopment@eastlothian.gov.uk • Telephone: 01620 827282 • Economic Development, East Lothian Council, John Muir House, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA

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