Thank you for your interest in The British Association for Fair Trade Shops.

British Fair Trade shops are special in that they exist to promote social justice for the worker producers of the products sold. By 'promoting social justice' BAFTS means that its members, and recognised importers, abide by principles that aim to achieve justice and dignity for everyone in society and work together to create an alternative model to conventional international trade; a model in which human rights and equality are at the top of our agenda.

BAFTS shops need to be viable commercial entities of service to customers, and well stocked with products that customers want to buy. But the promotion of social justice is the foundation on which our members have built their businesses. Products are sold because they contribute towards that essential social objective.

The British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) is an association of retailers who, although independent, unite in a core purpose which is to bring about fundamental changes in the status of working producers through Fair Trade retailing and campaigning.

Through solidarity and through practical programmes of assistance, BAFTS seeks to strengthen a network of sales channels that are dedicated to its core purpose. It seeks to improve the quality and the quantity of such channels, so that they are better able to contribute towards the building of greater justice and equity in the world. The association and its members support campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of the needs of producer workers and of their rights.

Before starting your application please make sure you have thoroughly read through the BAFTS Membership Criteria

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