The Diocese of Leeds is committed to sharing and supporting Fairtrade, and has launched a refreshed website page with resources for parishes.
At Diocesan Synod in 2016 a motion was approved supporting our diocesan commitment to Fairtrade, which was reaffirmed with another vote at Synod in 2024.
The refreshed Fairtrade page has information including ten steps to becoming a Fairtrade church; a Bible study guide introducing the ten principles of Fairtrade; some answers to common questions about Fairtrade; and links to more resources, information and supportive organisations.
The diocese aims to take steps to ensure that all deaneries, parishes and schools are encouraged in sourcing Fairtrade products, promoting Fairtrade principles and participating in Fairtrade campaigns.
This includes ensuring that diocesan events use Fairtrade products and incorporating Fairtrade into Diocesan purchasing policies where possible, as well as disseminating information to all parishes encouraging active participation in Fairtrade Fortnight.
The new page can be found here.