Renfrewshire Council

Other Fair Trade organisations

Here are some useful links that provide further information about Fairtrade or which offer resources to support your campaigning activities.

Fairtrade Foundation

The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent non-profit organisation that licenses use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products in the UK in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards.

Scottish Fair Trade Forum

The Scottish Fair Trade Forum brings together Fair Trade campaigners, Scotland-based NGOs and the Scottish Government, to promote Fair Trade across Scotland and maintain Scotland's status as a Fair Trade Nation. 

Scottish Government Fair Trade Review

A review has been commissioned by the Scottish Government International Development team to carry out a review of Fair Trade Retail Promotion in Scotland, furthering the Government's 'Beyond Aid' agenda and committment to Global Goals for Sustainable Development

World Fair Trade Organisation

WFTO is the home of fair traders: producers, marketers, exporters, importers, wholesalers and retailers that demonstrate 100% commitment to Fair Trade and apply the 10 WFTO Principles of Fair Trade to their supply chain. The works and achievements of its members make WFTO a global authority on Fair Trade and a guardian of Fair Trade values and principles.

Rainbow Turtle

Rainbow Turtle is Renfrewshire's only dedicated Fair Trade shop. The Rainbow Turtle volunteers support schools, businesses and community groups to sell or serve Fairtrade goods at events or via their tuck shops and canteens. It also offers a range of educational resources. To place an order or for more information call 0141 887 1881 or email: info@rainbowturtle.org.uk

Just Trading Scotland

Just Trading Scotland (JTS) is a Fair Trade import and wholesale company owned by the charitable Balmore Trust. It has helped establish supply chains for hundreds of Fair Trade products securing much needed employment in developing countries. Based in Renfrewshire, JTS is turning around the fortunes of farmers in Malawi through its 90kg Rice Challenge. Get your challenge underway.