Fairtrade Guernsey Steering Group
The Skipton Community Fund gave funds to Fairtrade Guernsey to purchase these reusable cups to raise further money to support the group to continue its work to engage, educate and inspire islanders to support Fairtrade for the foreseeable future.
Guernsey became an accredited Fairtrade Island in 2006; a status that has been renewed every two years thanks to the efforts of the Fairtrade Guernsey Steering Group (registered Guernsey charity number 453). Members work with States of Guernsey departments (in particular the Overseas Aid and Development Commission), businesses, schools, churches and other community organisations to raise awareness of the Fairtrade Mark, to increase the range, volume and visibility of Fairtrade products available to islanders and to show consumers how a conscious choice to buy Fairtrade can make a difference to the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries. Each year in late February/early March, the Steering Group organises a range of activities to mark Fairtrade Fortnight. They applied for a grant to support their popular annual schools' competition, which provides an opportunity for teachers and parents to engage children of all ages on social, environmental and trade justice issues. This year's competition is to design a reusable hot drinks cup, creating artwork that promotes Guernsey as a Fairtrade Island and reflects Fairtrade principles. The two winning designs (primary- and secondary-age) has been printed onto fully biodegradable cups made from rice husk. Funding from Skipton International has provided the cost to produce 500 units of each design, which will be sold at events and potentially through the Channel Islands Cooperative, to raise funds for Fairtrade Guernsey. To order your cup please email info@fairtradeguernsey.com