Our Application for Fairtrade Status

Chelmsford Fairtrade Town Campaign

Our Third Application for Fairtrade Town Status

Goal 1: Local council passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in its offices and canteens.

This was achieved on 12 May 2004. A copy of the Minutes of the Chelmsford Borough Council for 12 May and the recommendations from the Corporate Policy Board and Standards Committee have been sent to you in our former applications. You have also had a copy of the Corporate Board’s meeting of 18 March 2004.

The Council’s website has pages on “How to do business with the Council” http://www.chelmsfordbc.gov.uk/procure/index.htm

Within these pages it is stated:

“The Council is committed to the principles of fair trade and in appropriate circumstances promotes those principles to its suppliers.”

The Council, working with the Fairtrade Town Campaign, has updated its text that promotes Fairtrade. There is also a link to our website. We have had meetings with the Borough Council to make arrangements for Fairtrade Fortnight and to promote Fairtrade. Copies of our minutes are sent to Councillor Wilson who is our contact within the Council. Needless to say we are delighted with our relationship with the Council.

Goal 2: A range of (at least two) Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s shops and local cafés/catering establishments.

Date achieved: 1 October 2007

RETAIL OUTLETS:

1. ASDA, Chelmer Village, Chelmsford.

13. CHELMSFORD STAR CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, 220 Moulsham Street,

Chelmsford CM2 OLS.

Barnard Road, Beehive Lane, Bridge Street, Duke Street, Gloucester Avenue, Havengore, Kings Road, Broomfield, Danbury, Meadgate Avenue, Melbourne Parade, Torquay Road, Trent Road.

(Additional Information). During Fairtrade Fortnight the Society held a members' Fairtrade Evening. Present were members of the Fairtrade Town Campaign, Elizabeth Willington, Thriftwood School, Quispe Casildo, President of the Coinacapa Bolivian nut gatherers co-operative and Fairtrade Foundation representatives. The Guest of Honour was the Mayor of Chelmsford. During the evening the winners of the Chelmsford School’s Fairtrade Friendly competition were announced.

The Society also held three Fairtrade tastings at Anglia Ruskin University and Writtle College.

2. CO-OPERATIVE GROUP, 38 Long Brandocks, Writtle, Chelmsford.

& 191 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford.

1. HOLLAND AND BARRETT, 4 Exchange Way, Chelmsford.

1. JULIAN GRAVES (NEW)

14 Exchange Way, Chelmsford.

1. LIDL (NEW)

Princes Road, Chelmsford .

1. MARKS & SPENCER, 62 High Street, Chelmsford.

1. OXFAM BOOK SHOP, 94 High Street, Chelmsford.

1. RUSTS 82, Forest Drive, Chelmsford. (NEW)

1. SAINSBURY’S, 2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford.

3. SOMERFIELD STORES, 9c The Vineyards, Great Baddow. Copperfield Road, Chelmsford.

Rainsford Road. (NEW)

1. SWL Supplies (NEW)

Gourmet Market, High Street every Friday

(Additional Information). SWL and their Fairtrade products were featured in the

BBC Songs of Praise which came from Chelmsford on 24 September.

6. TESCO STORES

Duke Street, Chelmsford. (NEW)

47-53 Springfield Road, Chelmsford.

Princes Road, Chelmsford.

265 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford.

8 Purbeck Court, Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

68 Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford.

1. THRESHERS BOTTOMS UP (NEW)
7 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford.

1. THRESHER WINE SHOP (NEW)
257 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford.

CATERING OUTLETS:

1. APPLECHECKS RESTAURANT, Quadrant, 220 Moulsham Street,

Chelmsford.

1. BOOKER (CASH AND Carry) 2 Hanbury Road, Chelmsford.

1. CANNONS HEALTH CLUB, Riverside Retail Park, Victoria Road,

Chelmsford.

1. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH CONFERENCE CENTRE, Victoria Road

South, Chelmsford.

1. CHELMSFORD THEATRE WORKSHOP (NEW)

The Old Court Theatre, 233 Springfield Road, Chelmsford.

1. COFFEE CART, The Atrium, County Hall, Chelmsford.

2. COSTA, The Meadows, High Street, Chelmsford.

Tesco Home Care, Parkway, Chelmsford. (NEW)

1. CIVIC THEATRE, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford.

1. CRAMPHORN THEATRE, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford.

1. HYDE HALL, The Barn, Hyde Hall Gardens (Lauder Catering)

Buckhatch Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford

1. LEEZ PRIORY, Hartford End, Chelmsford.

1. MARKS & SPENCER Café Revive, 62 High Street, Chelmsford.

1. RED LION, 147 New London Road, Chelmsford.

1. RIVERSIDE LEISURE CENTRE, Victoria Road, Chelmsford.

1. STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, 39 High Street, Chelmsford.

1. THE OASIS CAFÉ, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford.

1. WATERSTONES BOOK STORE, 76 High Street, Chelmsford.

TOTAL RETAIL OUTLETS: 35

TOTAL CATERING OUTLETS: 17

Goal 3: Fairtrade products are used by an appropriate number of local work places (estate agents, hairdressers etc) and community organisations (churches, schools etc).

Date achieved: 1 October 2007

Aim to include a Flagship Employer:

In our view, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society has to be seen as a Flagship employer within our Community. The Society was established in 1867 and has 550 employees all of whom receive Fairtrade tea and coffee for their breaks. Chelmsford Star has sixteen outlets in the Borough covering food, funerals and a department store. The Society has an extensive range of posters and stickers promoting Fairtrade. It also promotes Fairtrade to its staff through Co-operative News, and the activities of Chelmsford Fairtrade Town Campaign through its newsletter. In December 2006 the Society held a Fairtrade Tasting in Springfield – the prize being a Fairtrade Xmas Hamper. The Society, in conjunction with the Fairtrade Group, organised a School Fairtrade Competition, donated the prizes and certificates, and held a Fairtrade Evening. In our view, Chelmsford Star is widely acknowledged as the leading Fairtrade retailer in the town.

EMPLOYERS:

1. Aloneme

(Additional information). Aloneme has played at a number of Fairtrade/Trade Justice events.

1. Baker Tilly (Chartered Accountants).

1. Birkett Long (Solicitors).

(Additional Information). During Fairtrade Fortnight the company held a Fairtrade

Coffee Morning.

1. Central Baptist Church.

1. Chelmsford Environment Partnership.

1. Chelmsford Agency for Volunteering.

1. Chelmsford Borough Council.

1. Chelmsford Cathedral.

1. Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society.

1. Connexions Centre.

1. Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford.

1. Forest Hair, Forest Drive.

1. Moorgate Paper Company.

1. M&G.

1. Nationwide Building Society.

1. Nettle Records.

1. Oxfam Book Shop.

1. Oxfam Gift Shop.

1. Thompsons (Solicitors).

(Additional Information). During Fairtrade Fortnight the firm offered two sessions of

free personal injury legal advice during a Fairtrade Coffee Morning. It promotes

Fairtrade on its website.

1. Transport & General Workers’ Union Regional Office.

1. Unison Regional Office.

1. Unison Essex County Council Office.

1. YMCA.

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS & WORKPLACE GROUPS:

1. Amnesty International UK (Chelmsford).

1. Chelmsford Conservative Club. (NEW)

1. Chelmsford Co-operative Party.

1. Chelmsford LibDems.

(Additional Information). The LibDems have promoted our events on their website and sent out emails to all members.

1. Chelmsford Trades Union Council.

(Additional Information). The Council held a special Fairtrade tasting during Fairtrade Fortnight.

1. ECC Early Years and Childcare Service, Broomfield. (Staff Fairtrade Tea and Coffee Club)

1. Essex County Association of Trades Councils. (NEW)

1. Essex Humanists, Friends Meeting House, Chelmsford.

1. Green Party.

The Green Party held a Coffee Morning and Fair during Fairtrade Fortnight.

1. Kings Road Junior School (Staff Fairtrade Tea and Coffee Club).

1. Mid Essex Friends of the Earth.

1. Lampshade Development Trust.

1. Oxfam Chelmsford Group.

(Additional Information). The Group provided free samples of Fairtrade in the shopping precinct during Fairtrade Fortnight and held a Trade Justice event.

1. Soroptimist International of Chelmsford.

1. TSSA Anglia 1 Branch.

1. United Nations Association.

1. UNICEF.

PARISH COUNCILS

1. East Hanningfield Parish Council. (NEW)

1. Galleywood Parish Council. (NEW)

1. Great Waltham Parish Council. (NEW)

1. Writtle Parish Council. (NEW)

CHURCHES:

1. All Saints, Springfield.

1. All Saints, Writtle.

1. Christian Growth Centre, Widford.

1. Church of our Saviour, Chelmer Village.

1. Church of the Holy Spirit, Forest Drive.

(Additional Information). The church held a Fairtrade event in February.

1. Danbury Mission, Danbury, Chelmsford. (NEW)

1. Elim Christian Centre.

1. Evangelical Church, Broomfield Road.

1. Hall Street Methodists.

1. Trinity Methodists.

(Additional Information). Held a special Fairtrade Fair in November.

1. Holy Name, New London Road.

1. Holy Trinity, New London Road.

1. Meadgate Church Centre.

1. North Springfield Baptist Church.

1. Springfield Park Baptist Church.

1. St. Andrew’s Church, Melbourne.

1. St. Andrew’s Church, Boreham. (NEW)

1. St. Augustine of Canterbury, Springfield.

1. St. John’s, Vicarage Road.

1. St. Mary’s Widford.

1. St. Mary’s, Great Baddow.

1. St. Mary with St. Leonard.

1. St. Michael and All Angels, Galleywood.

1. The Ascension Parish Church.

1. The Religious Society of Friends, Rainsford Road.

(Additional Information). During Fairtrade Fortnight a special “Coffee Morning” was held.

1. United Reformed Church, Trent Road.

The following ten churches have either been awarded a Fairtrade Certificate or have made an application:

1. Broomfield Methodist Church.

1. Chelmsford Community Church.

1. Central Baptist Church

1. Chelmsford Cathedral.

(Additional Information). Chelmsford Cathedral held a coffee morning and Fairtrade stall on Saturday 3rd March and a Fairtrade stall between services on Sunday 4th March.

1. Our Lady Immaculate.

1. St. Luke’s Anglican Church.

(Additional Information). Moulsham Brownies and the 2nd Moulsham Guides held a Fairtrade Awareness Evening and Food Tasting on 27 February. After a service in March, a Fairtrade Town Campaign representative gave a talk on how the group developed.

1. St. Paul’s.

1. Christ Church URC.

(Additional Information). The church has provided the Fairtrade Town Campaign with meeting rooms and assists us with copying. It also hosted our "Fairtrade Cook for Change" Competition and Gala Evening.

1. United Reformed Church, Little Baddow.

1. United Reformed Church, North Avenue.

SENIOR SCHOOLS:

1. Chelmer Valley High School.

(Additional information) The school covers Fairtrade in geography and RE.

Fairtrade products are sold.

1. Chelmsford County High School for Girls.

(Additional information). Contact: Head of Sixth Form. The school has a Sixth Form Fairtrade group. They carry out assemblies and events including Fairtrade Love Day which involves sending chocolate to a sweetheart, in conjunction with KEGS, the boys' school over the road. There is a Fairtrade hot drinks machine in the canteen and chocolate is also sold there. There is a Fairtrade snack machine in the Sixth Form common room and another outside the canteen which stocks both Fairtrade and organic products. The canteen provides Fairtrade refreshments for staff/governors meetings.

Fairtrade is part of the PSHE programme; in year 8 they learn about world debt and Fairtrade, and in year 9 they look at sustainable development. The school also worked on campaigns with Oxfam.

During Fairtrade Fortnight the Humanities Department organised activities including lessons on Fairtrade for all KS3 pupils. There were also activities at lunchtime including video screening, games, a Fairtrade food sale and tasting.

1. Great Baddow High School.

Contact: Mr. Flavell. (Additional information) The school covers Fairtrade in assemblies and is exploring how to implement Fairtrade in kitchens.

1. Hylands:

(Additional information). There is a Sixth Form Fairtrade Group. The school is working to include Fairtrade products in the school canteen and to devise a programme of Fairtrade speakers. Contact: Mrs Jan Bird.

1. King Edward VI Grammar School.

Contact: Ray Le Couteur (Additional information). The school has a Sixth Form Fairtrade Group that promotes Fairtrade throughout the school. In November a Fairtrade stall was used at the annual KEGS Christmas orchestral concert. The school was placed second in the Fairtrade competition organised by the Fairtrade Town Group and Chelmsford Star Co-op. A Fairtrade stall was held every evening (7, 8, 9 March) at the school's production of Oliver. Fairtrade products are available in the school canteen, and a number of other events took place during Fairtrade Fortnight.

1. Moulsham High School.

(Additional information). Fairtrade workshops were held in 2006 and Fairtrade is part of the Geography and Citizenship curricula. Two pupils attended our AGM and plans are in hand to open a Fairtrade shop. Contact: Louise Moscrop.

Fairtrade is part of the Geography curriculum, and the school is running Faitrade workshops in the 6th form. The school is starting a Fairtrade shop selling a variety of Fairtrade products and it is intended that the prrofits will be used to make links with a school in the developing world and provide them with additional funding. The school has joined the Young Cooperatives group.

1. New Hall School.

Contact: Annabelle Brown (Additional information). There is a Sixth Form Fairtrade Group that is working to promote Fairtrade throughout the school.

1. St. John Payne.

Contact: Christine Webb. (Additional information). The Justice and Peace Group and the Chaplaincy promote Fairtrade throughout the school. Fairtrade issues are included in Citizenship and Religious Instruction. Fairtrade products are sold during Fairtrade Fortnight and special assemblies are held. During Fairtrade Fortnight the school decorated the foyer area and held a raffle. There was a special Fairtrade coffee morning and Fairtrade products are available in the tuck shop.

1. The Boswells.

(Additional Information) The school has held regular classes on development and “Make Poverty History”. Students have held tasting sessions of Fairtrade goods and understand how much money goes to farmers and to growers. The school has an extensive list of Fairtrade studies for Years 7-13.

1. The Sandon. Contact: Craig Halsall.

1. Thriftwood. Contact: Liz Willington

(Additional Information). The school has an excellent record of Fairtrade activity and is a designated Fairtrade School. It has a weekly sale as part of the students’ Young Enterprise Team Project. For the past three years the students have run a business, which involves opening a bank account, and making products to sell. This was used to make students and staff more aware of Traidcraft products which they have the opportunity to buy every week. There is a permanent sale of Fairtrade products for staff and parents to purchase. The children do regular assemblies on Fairtrade and other Fairtrade events. The school held a Fairtrade/Traidcraft Day on 27 February. The school came first in the Fairtrade competition organised by Chelmsford Star and the Fairtrade Group.

1. Writtle Agricultural College.

(Additional Information). The College has Fairtrade vending machines, uses Fairtrade extensively and has considerable Fairtrade publicity throughout the College.

1. Anglia Ruskin University.

(Additional information) The University was awarded Fairtrade status in 2007.

1. Chelmsford College. We have approached the College and told them about developments elsewhere in Chelmsford and we will talk to them later about working towards Fairtrade status.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS:

1. Cathedral School. Contact: Headteacher.

(Additional Information). Fairtrade is promoted and there is active support of Fairtrade principles.

1. Danbury Park.

(Additional Information). Fairtrade is promoted and they have a local contact for Traidcraft.

1. Moulsham Junior School. Contact: Mrs. Hilda Ibrahim

(Additional Information). Fairtrade assemblies and games are held.

1. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception School. Contact: Mrs Rock.

(Additional Information). They have had Fairtrade speakers and Fairtrade activities are included in the curriculum.

1. Widford Lodge School. Contact Headteacher. .

(Additional Information). The school has had Fairtrade speakers.

TOTAL EMPLOYERS: 23

TOTAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS & WORKPLACE GROUPS: 17

TOTAL PARISH COUNCILS 4

TOTAL CHURCHES: 35

TOTAL SENIOR SCHOOLS: 14

TOTAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS 5

Goal 4: Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign.

Date achieved: See the attached press cuttings for dates.

Since we were established positive media coverage has been central to our campaign. We have promoted Fairtrade through letters/ press releases to the four local newspapers and one Regional newspaper in order to publicise our events and stimulate interest. The local papers are: Essex Chronicle, Chelmsford Weekly News, Yellow Advertiser and The Enquirer. We have also used local radio stations to promote Fairtrade and reports of all our meetings have been published in the Essex Chronicle’s Community News. We have encouraged other Fairtrade Groups to mention Fairtrade in their own press reports. Through our contacts within the co-operative movement we have been able to place pictures and copy in Co-op News. It is also important to note that many of the articles have been published as a result of the excellent relationship we have developed with local journalists.

Goal 5: A local Fairtrade Steering Group is convened to ensure continued commitment to its Fairtrade Town status.

Date achieved: 29 May 2003

Details of all our activities can be seen in the attached Annual Report.

Approximately 90 supporters have been kept advised of activities by email. We have a website discussion forum at http://chelmsfordfairtrade.org.uk/

and a website at http://www.chelmsfordfairtrade.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

The following currently serve on the Chelmsford Fairtrade Town Campaign Steering Group:

Malcolm Burgess (Chairman), Chelmsford Oxfam Group.

Tony Bender, Chelmsford Oxfam Group

Ray Le Couteur, Teacher at King Edward V1 Grammar School

Malcolm Wallace, Chelmsford TUC & Co-operative Party

Bill Grieve, Churches Together & Christian Aid

Michael Whalley, Director, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society

Gill Parker, Traidcraft

Elizabeth Marshall Chelmsford Cathedral Fairtrade Group

Signed by

1. Malcolm Wallace, Secretary Chelmsford TUC

2. Malcolm Burgess, Chairman, Chelmsford Oxfam Fairtrade Group

3. Cllr. Tony Sach, Chelmsford Borough Council