Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all been guilty of it at some point—clicking through some massive online fast-fashion giant, grabbing a top for a fiver, and wearing it twice before it either shrinks in the wash or falls…
What does fair trade mean? For us, it’s simple: people and planet first. It means knowing that the items on our shelves were made by people who are paid fairly, treated with respect, and supported to build brighter futures. And…
On 2nd January 2024 we expanded our physical presence in Hull to include a fair trade coffee shop! The coffee shop was already there, just a few metres from the retail unit where we sell our ethically produced gifts and…
Hello and happy new year to all Near & Fair blog readers! We hope you are all well and had a wonderful time over the festive period. Here at Near & Fair we were “proper busy” as they say round…
Greetings to all Fairtrade supporters and enthusiasts in Hull! We are delighted to share some fantastic news that fills us with immense pride and joy. Hull has been awarded the esteemed Fairtrade Community status, signifying a remarkable milestone in our…
We are thrilled to announce our new Fair Trade Sale or Return Facility, now available for the Kingston upon Hull area. This new scheme provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals, churches, and organizations to raise funds while also providing quality,…
This Fairtrade Fortnight it’s crucial to highlight the importance of choosing Fairtrade products in our everyday lives. The theme for this year’s event (2023) is to save our favourite foods, such as chocolate, bananas, and coffee, which are all in…
Fairtrade Fortnight Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual event that takes place in late February and early March, this year 27th Feb until the 12th March. This two-week campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of fair trade and encourage…
There are many fair trade organisations situated all around the world. In this post I’m going to tell you about just three of them as these are ones that we mention most often in listings, in our blog posts, on…
What is Fairtrade Fortnight? Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual event that takes place throughout the UK during the last week of February and the first week of March. Organised by the Fairtrade Foundation, this year’s theme was “Choose the World…
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