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British Association for Fair Trade Shops

BAFTS is a network of independent Fair Trade shops across the UK. It was established in 1995 and seeks to promote Fair Trade retailing in the UK. It is also a member of the Network of European World Shops and is an information, support and campaigning organisation for its members.

At RISC we are a member of BAFTS, and in both our World Shop and Global Cafe you will fine numerous examples of Fair Trade goods.

Objectives

To promote Fair Trade retailing in Britain and to become an effective and influential voice for Fair Trade retailers

To raise the profile of Fair Trade shops which adhere to a national framework of agreed criteria, both on the high street and as an economic and political reality

To be a link between Fair Trade shops, providing good contact and comunication for information, advice and activities

To work at a European level to promote Fair Trade and to be a fully participating member of the Network of European World Shops

What does BAFTS offer its members?

BAFTS is a democratically run membership organisation whose members are Fair Trade shops that meet agreed criteria. It offers;

• Information, including a regular newsletter, leaflets, directories of Fair Trade Importers and Producers and other resourses
• Networking to bring shops together on matters of common interest. This includes conferences and campaigns on Fair Trade issues in Europe and beyond. World Shop Day is the main annual campaigning event, when Fair Trade shops throughout Europe join together to focus attention on unfair world trading practices
• Established criteria on which to base Fair Trade activity. These criteria encourage members to share common aims and standards

Legal Structure

BAFTS is a company limited by guarantee (The Association for Fair Trade Shops), No. 3990457