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Local directory
List shops, cafés, accommodation, churches and community outlets where Fairtrade products are available.
Fairtrade Community
Choose Fairtrade across Wimborne and Colehill.
A local community initiative helping residents, visitors, schools, churches and businesses find, use and promote Fairtrade choices in everyday life.
2006Wimborne achieved Fairtrade Town status
2017Colehill joined the community campaign
2024–2027Community status renewed
LocalWimborne, Colehill and nearby communities
GlobalConnected to farmers and workers through Fairtrade
PracticalDirectory, events, education and listing requests
Volunteer-ledCommunity action, not a commercial shop
A modern local hub for ethical choices.
Fairtrade Wimborne & Colehill exists to make Fairtrade easier to find, understand and support locally.
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Community campaigns
Promote Fairtrade Fortnight, school activities, displays, talks and local events around ethical trade.
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Business participation
Help local businesses make Fairtrade choices visible and request inclusion in the community directory.
How it works
Small local choices, connected to a bigger Fairtrade system.
Fairtrade is a wider certification and campaigning movement. Locally, Wimborne & Colehill’s role is to build awareness, encourage purchasing changes, and make participating outlets easier to find.
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Choose Fairtrade products
Start with tea, coffee, cocoa, sugar, bananas, chocolate, flowers or gifts where Fairtrade options are available.
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Make the choice visible
Display Fairtrade information in shops, cafés, schools, churches, offices and community venues.
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Share local participation
Ask to be listed, organise an activity or connect with Fairtrade Fortnight campaigns.
Find the right next step.
Choose the type of outlet or group and the site will prepare the enquiry form with the right message.
Community voices.
Real public comments and summaries should be used instead of invented reviews.
“Businesses in Wimborne really support initiatives that promote a sustainable and fair future.”Fiona Harwood, Wimborne BID chairperson — reported by Dorset View
“We are thrilled that so many outlets in our communities support Fairtrade.”John Spatchet, Chair of Wimborne and Colehill Fairtrade — reported by The BV
Fairtrade Communities are powered by passionate local groups working towards a fairer, greener world.Fairtrade Foundation, Fairtrade Communities guidance
Fairtrade in everyday places.
Images here are from Unsplash and are selected to fit the sector; they are not taken from the existing local website.
