The Story So Far

1996

Fairlie Fairtrade Village

Fairlie Parish Church organises a monthly Traidcraft stall selling Fairtrade goods, developing a Fairtrade Group and starting awareness campaign which would expand with the launch of Fairlie Worldwide Christmas Shopping, an evening in December with Fairtrade food, fashion and gifts available.

Fairtrade Group participates in campaigns promoting Fairtrade to Supermarkets and the public in North Ayrshire.

2004

Fairlie Community Council invites Fairtrade group to address Council on aims and objectives of Fairtrade Movement.

Buy Fairtrade

March 2004

Community Council sponsors public meeting at which Fairtrade Steering Group is formed to advance awareness of and ensure continuing commitment to Fairtrade in Fairlie and meet all goals prescribed by Fairtrade Foundation and become Scotland's first Fairtrade Village.

June 2004

North Ayrshire Council commits support for Fairtrade.

Fairtrade products being used by local work places and community organisations and served in local restaurants, B&B's and catering establishments.

Local consumers made aware of availability of Fairtrade products.

Local media coverage ensures widespread public support for Fairlie Fairtrade.

Fairlie Fairtrade Village

December 2004

Fairtrade Foundation, satisfied that all the goals have been met, accords the village Fairtrade Status and Fairlie is proud to be Scotland's First Fairtrade Village. Several hundred people attend the celebration evening on 2nd December 2004 when the certificate from Fairtrade Foundation was presented.

The assistance and backing of North Ayrshire Council and our local councillor and the support and encouragement from local businesses and organisations are acknowledged.