Scottish Fair Trade

18/06/2026

We've set up a bursary to remember our friend and colleague Catherine Newman. Travel was a huge part of Catherine's life, and she was passionate about bringing more young people into the Fair Trade movement. So we're raising funds to take young people to International Fair Trade Towns Conferences around the world - giving them a memorable experience, and inspiring them to campaign for fairness.

If you'd like to donate to the fund, visit our website.

https://scottishfairtrade.org/news/scottish-fair-trade-launches-catherine-newman-youth-bursary/

16/06/2026

Welcome, Canonmills Church to Scotland's Fair Trade community!

With a congregation that’s passionate about the fair trade movement, we’re really proud to share that we’re now members of Scottish Fair Trade, making our commitment more official.

As a fair trade church we’re doing more to support fair trade - including little things like ensuring the tea, coffee and sugar we use in our after-worship refreshments are fair, ethical and equitable.

By doing this, we’re promoting fairer prices for farmers and suppliers, supporting ethical and sustainable production of products and helping to protect workers’ rights.

11/06/2026

Football is about more than what happens on the pitch...

As the World Cup gets underway, our latest blog explores the links between football and Fair Trade - from solidarity and anti-racism, to the workers behind the balls and boots that make the game possible.

The values we celebrate in football, like teamwork, fairness and opportunity, should extend far beyond the final whistle.

Oh, and Come On Scotland! ⚽ 🙏

As World Cup fever builds, Fair Trade reminds us football should be fair on and off-pitch.

09/06/2026

The Scottish Government have launched a new Global Solidarity Fund which might be of interest to Fair Trade groups.

https://scottishfairtrade.org/news/globalsolidarityfund/

There's up to £2k available for activities that support Global Citizenship which of course Fair Trade is a key part of.

We'd be happy to chat through any ideas you may have and help with the application process. It would be great to see some of the funds used to strengthen the profile of Fair Trade in Scotland.

ScotGov are also running an info webinar on 23 June - details in the link below.

The Scottish Government’s Global Solidarity Fund aims to strengthen an informed, engaged and active global citizenship community in Scotland.

29/05/2026

What if the economy actually worked for people + planet? 👀
Show us your vision in the Swap the System zine competition.

Poem, collage, cartoon, photo, slogan, doodle, rant - we want the bold, hopeful, weird and wonderful ideas that challenge the status quo ✂️⚡

Plus: you could win a year’s supply of Karma Drinks 🥤

Link in bio! https://scottishfairtrade.org/swap-the-system/

28/05/2026

🌍 Applications are now open for three young people in Scotland to attend the International Fair Trade Towns Conference in Belgium this October.

You’ll meet campaigners, producers and changemakers from around the world, explore issues like climate justice and ethical trade, and bring new ideas back to Scotland’s Fair Trade movement.

No previous experience is needed - just curiosity, enthusiasm and an interest in creating a fairer world.

✨ One participant will attend through the Catherine Newman Youth Bursary, supporting creative youth storytelling and global engagement.

All travel and participation costs are covered.

Find out more: https://scottishfairtrade.org/youth-conference-delegation/

26/05/2026

Grab your free zine and get inspired about global justice!
Check the link in our bio to make your request 😀💪 💪 💪 🌏

22/05/2026

Scotland’s new MSPs need to hear that Fair Trade matters 🌍

We’ve made it easy to contact your MSP with:
✔️ a template letter
✔️ a short briefing
✔️ lapel badges which we can post to you

Help keep Fair Trade on the political agenda in Scotland.

Get the campaign tools here: https://scottishfairtrade.org/election-2026/ or see the link in our bio!

21/05/2026

Free zine drop 👀 Get your copy
People when they realise Fair Trade isn’t just bananas and coffee 👀
Fashion. Climate. Greenwashing. Workers rights. The system’s broken. We can swap it for something better.
FREE zine through your door - in bio ✨

21/05/2026

We're sending a warm welcome to the new Minister for International Development, Simita Kumar. We're delighted to see the reinstatement of a dedicated Minister and look forward to working with Minister Kumar to further Scotland's role as a Fair Trade Nation and a good global citizen.

Scottish Fair Trade warmly welcomes the new Minister for International Development