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  1. Barry’s Fairtrade Quiz Night Raises £500 for Local Charities

    February 10, 2026

    What do geography, Fairtrade bananas and a room full of competitive quizzers have in common? On the evening of January 28th, they all came together for the Big Barry Fairtrade Quiz at Craft Republic on the Waterfront. Organised by Barry Town Council and supported by Fair Trade Wales, the Mayor’s annual quiz welcomed over 60 […]

  2. Kilgetty shows that fairness belongs at the heart of the game 

    January 17, 2026

    Last year, Kilgetty AFC hosted a Junior Football Festival that brought together over 700 children from across the community. Bala Sport Fairtrade footballs used across the under 11s, 13s and 14s games, helping young players learn about fair trade initiatives and why they matter.  This work has been driven by Sharron Hardwick, Secretary of Kilgetty […]

  3. Croeso nôl, Aileen!

    October 17, 2025

    We’re delighted to welcome Aileen Burmeister back as Head of Fair Trade Wales! After two years on secondment with the Welsh Government’s Fair Work division, Aileen has returned to lead our mission of creating a fairer, more sustainable world through trade justice. Since returning, she’s wasted no time getting back into the Fairtrade community – […]

  4. Fairtrade Fortnight 2025: A Celebration of Fairness Across Wales

    October 9, 2025

    Photo by Love Zimbabwe Charity: ‘March for Africa’ – Abergavenny Food Festival From discussions with Members of the Senedd to student pop-ups and banana-fuelled park runs, Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 was a powerful reminder that fairness starts with the choices we make every day. Across Wales, Fairtrade supporters marked the fortnight (22 September – 5 October) […]

  5. Connecting Communities at the International Fair Trade Towns Conference 2025

    September 12, 2025

    Photos by: Scottish Fairtrade, Photographer: Media Murray At the end of August, Fair Trade Wales joined campaigners, producers, and advocates from across the globe at the International Fair Trade Towns Conference (IFTTC) 2025, hosted this year in Edinburgh. The conference brought together voices from every corner of the movement – from cocoa farmers in Ghana […]

  6. Inspiring the Next Generation of Changemakers

    July 22, 2025

    Changemakers Conference, Temple of Peace, Cardiff – July 2025 Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending another Changemakers Conference hosted at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff. The event focused on the importance of youth-led action on issues that matter – from their everyday choices to the bigger picture. Fair Trade Wales were […]

  7. Introducing: Fairtrade Pontypridd!

    July 10, 2025

    All photos by Ally of Fairtrade Pontypridd On June 21st, the newly formed Fairtrade Pontypridd group launched at a community event which celebrated three important campaigns - Great Big Green Week, Refugee Week, and The Great Get Together. The event marked a new chapter for Pontypridd’s growing Fair Trade movement and invited everyone to learn and get involved. […]

  8. Vacancies

    June 17, 2025

    Head of Hub Cymru Africa Hub Cymru Africa are seeking a thoughtful and experienced leader to guide our partnership into its next chapter. Location: Hybrid and flexible considered Salary: £51,802 per annum Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 (with possibility of extension, subject to funding) Description of the role and application form: Application process: […]

  9. 3 phecyn du o Goffi Tired Mums o'r chwith i'r dde: 'The party all night blend' gyda label lliw mint, 'the nobodys listening to me blend' gyda label pinc, a 'the are you sure it's decaf blend' mewn oren. Darllenwch fwy am ddisgrifiad pob cynnyrch ar eu gwefan https://tiredmumscoffee.co.uk/. Mae yna 'portafilter' gyda ffa coffi o fewn e, o flaen y bagiau coffi. Ac mae bwrdd torri wedi'i wneud o bren o dan y trydydd bag o coffi. Mae popeth wedi'i ddangos ar gownter marmor gwyn gyda wal wen y tu ôl iddo.

    Tired Mums Coffee: New chapters. New stockists. The same great purpose.

    May 30, 2025

    Photo: Tired Mums Coffee It’s been an exciting year for Tired Mums Coffee, the Fairtrade-certified brand that’s brewed with purpose and built around real lives – and real exhaustion! Since we last caught up with them back in February 2024, big things have been brewing. The brand, known for its delicious blends and powerful mission […]

  10. Happy World Fair Trade Day!

    Happy World Fair Trade Day!

    May 10, 2025

    Photo: Fair Trade Wales In 2008, Wales became the first Fair Trade Nation in the world. A title built on public action, local campaigns, and a belief that trade should work for people, not just profit. Today, in 2025, that commitment matters more than ever. The recent UK aid cuts have further undermined support for […]

  11. A dark green background with a crumpled paper texture. Text from top reads 'Rydym yn Recriwtio!' in pink writing on a cream background, 'We're Recruiting!' in cream writing on a pink background. Below is a exclamation mark inside a triangle with 6 lines surrounding the triangle. The Fair Trade Wales / Cymru Masnach Deg emblem is below, which is a celtic style icon.

    Vacancies

    April 28, 2025

    We’re Recruiting! – Chair and Directors Fair Trade Wales are looking for a Chair and two Directors to join the team. We are a small team working to support, grow and promote the Fair Trade movement in Wales. Our vision is to create an equal world, using our values ​​of support, collaboration and empowerment. Come […]

  12. Image shows lots of drawings created by students of what they think about Fair Trade. Pictures are on a brown classroom table with a blue carpet and blue school chairs in the background. Many children have used the Fair Trade logo in their artwork, which is a blue, green, black and white in a circle.

    Bangor’s Fair Trade Groups Inspiring Local Schools

    April 1, 2025

    Photo credits: The ‘Go Fairtrade’ students society of Bangor University and Fair Trade Bangor Group Bangor University’s ‘Go Fairtrade’ students’ society and Bangor’s local Fair Trade group have been actively spreading the Fair Trade message in nearby schools. Their efforts have helped raise awareness and inspire young people to get involved. Bringing Fair Trade to […]