Affiliations and Body Memberships

BAFTS:

The British Association for Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers (BAFTS) is an association of members which, although independent, unite in a core purpose to bring about fundamental changes in the status of developing world producers through Fair Trade retailing and campaigning.  The Ipswich Fair Trade Shop is proud to be a member of BAFTS

Fairtrade Town:

Ipswich achieved Fair Trade Town status in 2008 and this was renewed in 2023.  The purpose of a Fairtrade Town is to contribute to the Fairtrade Foundation's aim of tackling poverty across the globe by enabling disadvantaged producers from poor countries to receive a better deal through encouraging support for the Fairtrade Mark.

SAFT:

The Suffolk Association of Fairtrade Towns was set up in 2016.  Its aims are to promote Fairtrade in Suffolk, to share information on good practice and to co-ordinate action where appropriate.