Where to go for your ethical purchases

In January 2023 the fair trade company Traidcraft - which St Andrew's had supported for more than 20 years, with regular stalls selling goods from fair trade suppliers in developing countries - sadly went into administration. But the good news is, registered charity Transform Trade is continuing its vision and work by:

• supporting smaller producers, artisans and farmers 
• trading ethically and demanding change to the entire trading system

Transform Trade aims for all trade to be eco and sustainable, as well as fairtrade. Find out on this page how you can continue to support the Traidcraft vision for a fairer way of trading.

Help spread joy this Christmas - with handmade cards from Transform Trade

Transform Trade is now selling its new range of handmade Christmas cards, with 100% of the profits going to fighting injustice in trade. The project making the cards teaches the women skills to enable them to support their families, alongside basic literacy and numeracy for them and their children.

Here is what makes their Christmas cards special...

• A range of 11 beautiful designs
• 100% of the profits help farmers, artisans and workers to transform their lives through trade
• Fully recyclable with vegetable inks and water based coatings
• By choosing these Christmas cards, you're supporting fair wages, decent working conditions and a brighter future for some of the world's most disadvantaged communities.

Give a gift for life

Sometimes it can be really hard to find a meaningful present for a loved one - but when you buy a Gifts for Life e-card from Transform Trade, you are supporting farmers, producers and artisans in Africa and South Asia earn a fair income for their hard work and build a more secure future for their families.

The gift cards can be personalised with your own message, with many different designs and a range of prices, from £7 to £50.

You can also buy physical cards, via Transform Trade's partner Ethical Superstore.

Support your favourite fair trade suppliers

If you are missing your favourite Traidcraft supplies, here are the links to some of the amazing fair trader suppliers who have supported Traidcraft over the years. Please continue to support them and contact them directly!

Beauty / fashion

• Pachamama Knitwear
• Mama Mzungu
• Thought clothing
• UpCircle Beauty

Food / drink

• Cafe Direct
• Chooseliberation
• Divine Coffee
• The Meaningful Chocolate Company
• Equal Exchange
• Zaytoun

Gifts

• Cycle of Good 
• Fair to Trade
• Made51
• VENT for Change

Home and garden

• Bio-D
• Ethical Superstore
• Nameste
• Shared Earth

Contact

If you would like any more information about Transform Trade, help with ordering goods or finding your favourite supplier, please contact Romie Ridley at romieridley@gmail.com or on 01223 842922.