10th Anniversary 2010–2020
The Fair Trader Story
In 2009 a group of fair trade enthusiasts set out to create a local ethical co-operative. They recognised the human and environmental cost of many cheap products. In 2010 they launched the six-room Holmfirth store, website and events.
We are proud to:
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Know all about our product makers, materials and workplaces
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Be a volunteer-owned and -run co-operative
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Have survived the financial and retail crises
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Trail blaze and deliver sustainable, ethical trading
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Support farmers and families around the world to get a better deal
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Be not-for-profit; any surplus is reinvested in our supplier producers
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Reduce waste and run a small recycling centre.
Beautiful products from far away ...
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The Basket Room make colourful, woven, vegetable-dyed baskets, providing funds for medical bills and school fees in drought-ridden areas of eastern Kenya.
... and nearer to home
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Arthouse Unlimited produce stunning cards and houseware, designed in the UK by a collective of artists living with disabilities.
Join us!
If you like what we do, join us
as a member or volunteer to help others around the world.
Benefit from our updated loyalty scheme to make savings on purchases in-store and online.
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Call in, ring or email us for more details.
Thank you to our amazing...
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70 Volunteers and Staff
During our ten years, 70 people have helped us; in-store, on the Board and at events. Please join us and gift your time.
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660 Members
Have helped us grow. Individuals, faith groups, suppliers and schools from near and far. Buy one or more £20 shares to join.
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Thousands of Customers
We are pleased to have welcomed many loyal, local customers and thousands visiting Holmfirth from all corners of the globe.
Over £770,000 spent with 220 suppliers from 30 countries