We promote fair trade in the community across Greater Manchester and Lancashire from our shop and at events, stalls and talks in schools and churches The company exists to promote the idea of trade justice through practical application. The day-to-day running of the shop is in the hands of two managers appointed by the Board, assisted by relief supervisors and a team of dedicated volunteers. We su
pply goods on a sale-or-return basis to people willing to carry fair trade into other organisations such as faith groups, schools and community groups. We will also run stalls and supply speakers for events which promote fair trade. We are a founder member of BAFTS, the British Association for Fair Trade Shops, and use their list of accredited fair trade suppliers. BAFTS criteria go beyond fair prices to include social and environmental considerations and gender equality. For more information on BAFTS see www.bafts.org.uk. BAFTS membership enables the shop to stock a wide range of fairly traded goods that are not at present eligible for the fairtrade mark, such as many foodstuffs, jewellery, ornaments, and musical instruments etc. We also stock household goods which are environmentally friendly, and cards and stationery produced by fair trade companies such as Traidcraft and Shared Earth. Open from 10.00am to 3.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and longer hours in the run up to Christmas.
