Here at St Michael's we believe in and actively support the ideas and ethos behind Fairtrade. We use Fairtrade products after services and at other church events and run a Fairtrade stall after the morning service on the 1st Sunday in the month.
The stall sells an extensive range of Fairtrade food stuffs and a selection of cards. These goods are curtesy of The Beehive, in Chapel Allerton, who offer a sale or return service. The Beehive operates as a charity, is run by volunteers and sells on at cost wherever possible. For more information visit their site
Did you know...
- there are 342 Fairtrade towns, cities and villages? Leeds has been a Fairtrade city since March 2004 and is the biggest city to be registered?
- there are 4,376 Fair Trade churches, synagogues and mosques. St Michael's is working towards achieving this.
- there are 76 Fairtrade Universities and colleges, including both Leeds universities.
- more than 7 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America benefit from Fairtrade?
Want to know more?
Have a look at the Fairtrade website, especially the frequently asked questions.