Chester Fairtrading

Chester Fairtrading We are dedicated to the growth of the Fairtrade movement and to empowering the community of Chester Welcome to the Chester Fairtrading page!

Our aim at Chester Fairtrading is to raise both awareness of and accessibility to Fairtrade and ethically sourced goods that offer fair prices and uphold fair production standards for farmers, workers and artisans disadvantaged by global trade. Based in Wesley Church Centre, our Fairtrade Shop sells a wide variety of fairly traded products ranging from food items (including tea, coffee, preserves,

pasta, sugar and a huge array of Divine chocolate, just to name a few!) to ethically sourced crafts, gifts, homeware and accessories. Community outreach plays a key part in our work at Chester Fairtrading as we strive to develop connections and partnerships with community hubs throughout the city of Chester. We do this through:
- Pop-up stalls at markets, retirement homes, school fairs and community events
- The running of fun and engaging activity days for everyone to get involved in
- The provision of our fairly traded goods on a Sale or Return basis for a wide variety of schools, churches and social events

If any of these services interest you, you have any questions, or you're interested in joining the Chester Fairtrading team then please do come into the shop to say hello, drop us a Facebook message or email us at [email protected]. You can also head to https://www.wesleychester.co.uk/coffee-bar/fairtrade-shop/ and fill out our Volunteer Contact Form.

30/10/2024

I’d like to thank Heather Swainston and the team at the Chester Fairtrade Shop. It was great to join them at their autumn fair and celebrate the fairtrade organisation and its principles.

Chester and Neston have always been strong supporters of Fairtrade with Chester becoming the first Fairtrade city in the early 2000’s. The event was a tremendous success, just like the Fairtrade coffee morning I hosted in Neston for Fairtrade Fortnight last month.

A huge ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who came out to support our Chester Fairtrading Autumn Fair 🍁A truly brilliant day surrou...
27/10/2024

A huge ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone who came out to support our Chester Fairtrading Autumn Fair 🍁

A truly brilliant day surrounded by community, sustainable goodies and some of our fabulous fair trade friends, including Samantha Dixon who came out in support of such an important cause 💚

We can’t wait to see you all again at our next FairTrade event!
In the meantime, do pop into our Chester Fairtrading shop at Wesley Church Centre to say hi ☺️
Our Christmas goodies will be arriving very soon so be sure to keep an eye out… 🎄👀

🐻PADDINGTON IS IN CHESTER!🐻Look who we spotted in Chester sampling some of our True Origin marmalades for his trademark ...
10/10/2024

🐻PADDINGTON IS IN CHESTER!🐻

Look who we spotted in Chester sampling some of our True Origin marmalades for his trademark marmalade sandwiches…👀🥪

Paddington approved and Fairtrade approved, nothing beats our wide range of jams, marmalades and condiments now available at Chester Fairtrading in the Wesley Church Centre or at our St Peter’s Stall!🤩

The countdown has begun for our 🍁CHESTER FAIRTRADING AUTUMN FAIR🍁~ 26th October ~~ 11am-3pm ~Get ready for an afternoon ...
27/09/2024

The countdown has begun for our 🍁CHESTER FAIRTRADING AUTUMN FAIR🍁

~ 26th October ~
~ 11am-3pm ~

Get ready for an afternoon full of fairly traded goodies, incredible handmade crafts and some delicious treats all in the name of 💚

We will be joined by some amazing individuals, charitable organisations and small businesses who together are striving towards a more sustainable and ethical future 🌏

We can’t wait to see you there!!

27/09/2024
🌱 BE THE CHANGE 🌱There are plenty of different ways that you can   this Fairtrade Fortnight…From joining in with some fa...
09/09/2024

🌱 BE THE CHANGE 🌱

There are plenty of different ways that you can this Fairtrade Fortnight…

From joining in with some fabulous Fairtrade events (see below) to making small conscious changes on your shopping list from your usual brands to ones that are Fairtrade Certified 💚

At Wesley Church Centre, Chester Fairtrading will be holding our very own ✨CRAFT FAIR✨ free for everyone to join and with all materials provided!
~ Thursday 12th September ~

We will also be making an appearance with a Fairtrade Stall at the Huntington Fete at Jubilee Fields ☀️
~ Saturday 14th September ~
As well as holding a range of SPECIAL OFFERS throughout this Fortnight 🤩

Neston Fairtrade Group is holding a Fairtrade Fashion Show at Neston URC, organised by with sustainable fashion creations!
~ Friday 20th September, 7.30pm ~

are also holding a fashion show and illustrated sustainable fashion talk with refreshments at St Columba’s Church Hall ✨
~ Saturday 14th September, 3pm ~
~ £4 per ticket and £2 for under 18’s ~

We can’t wait to see you there!
Every small action makes a HUGE impact as we join together to change the unjust landscape of global trade 🌎

✨TOMORROW MARKS THE BEGINNING OF FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT!✨Join in the celebration as 2024 marks 30 years of Fairtrade!🥳~ 30 ...
08/09/2024

✨TOMORROW MARKS THE BEGINNING OF FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT!✨

Join in the celebration as 2024 marks 30 years of Fairtrade!🥳

~ 30 years of passion, determination and community to pioneer a new, more sustainable and equitable way of doing trade 🌱

~ 30 years of working alongside communities worldwide- supporting farmers, workers and artisans as we prioritise fair pay, ecological solutions and improved living standards 🌍

~ 30 years of Fairtrade projects that place women at the centre, promoting leadership and training opportunities internationally 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏿

Together, we acknowledge the work that has been done to bring us to where we are today and celebrate in this together!

But our work is far from finished…

The fight for a fairer future is still in desperate need of your support. Unfair distribution of power within supply chains and the continual effects of the climate crisis are having massive impacts internationally.

This fortnight, together we can continue our Fairtrade movement to as we fight for a fairer future for everyone 💚

Whether you’re looking for a little treat for yourself or a gift for someone else, our Chester Fairtrade Shop is full of...
02/08/2024

Whether you’re looking for a little treat for yourself or a gift for someone else, our Chester Fairtrade Shop is full of stunning sustainably sourced crafts like these gorgeous Shared Earth kisii stone (soap stone) mini elephants 🐘

Hand mined in south western Kenya, kisii stone is then hand carved, sanded and painted before being polished~ a long and dedicated process by incredibly skilled artisans 💚

Restocked with all of our favourite fairly traded goodies, our stall at St Peter’s Church is the perfect place to pop in...
11/07/2024

Restocked with all of our favourite fairly traded goodies, our stall at St Peter’s Church is the perfect place to pop in for some ethically sourced chocolates, delicious jams and sustainable coffees 🤩

It’s a real joy working alongside both Wesley Church Centre and St Peter’s Church in the work that we do here at Chester Fairtrading- combining our resources and sharing in our mission for a more equitable future for everyone 💚

✨WOW✨A glimpse at our stunning new shop window designed by the incredibly talented Carys 🤩Adding a pop of colour to our ...
09/07/2024

✨WOW✨

A glimpse at our stunning new shop window designed by the incredibly talented Carys 🤩

Adding a pop of colour to our window display, this design perfectly captures our vision of joy and hope for a fairer future 💚

22/06/2024

Address

Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street
Chester
CH11DA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+447989282712

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