by BAFTS Admin | Mar 16, 2025 | Blog
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. And right now, as the UK follows America’s lead in slashing international aid, we’re facing a proper chill. The UK government has taken an axe to its overseas aid budget, claiming they need the cash for...
by BAFTS Admin | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog
In the last 18 years, over 180 exploited and trafficked women in East Asia have experienced freedom at Starfish Project by getting a job to make beautiful, Fair Trade jewellery. Alongside this, Starfish Project helps provide counselling, childcare, and the education...
by BAFTS Member Support | Jul 28, 2024 | Blog
by Joanna Abena Fianu – BAFTS Fair Trade Network UK’s Membership and Monitoring Co-ordinator When Poppy from Trashy Bags applied to join BAFTS I explained that part of the application process is a new member visit. This means that one or more members of...
by BAFTS Admin | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog
… the highlights from our annual conference and AGM in Edinburgh We learnt at our annual conference in Edinburgh recently that there are not many things you can’t do with a pin, solving world hunger and changing the weather included (although you may well be in for...
by BAFTS Admin | May 12, 2024 | Blog
Let’s face it, navigating the world of ethical consumption can be tricky. Here at BAFTS, we get it. We hear all the time, “BAFTS? Isn’t that the awards show?” (Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us!). This post is here to clear the...
