It began as a small shop in York in 1986. Its founder, Jeremy Piercy, travelled to India after leaving school and wanted to do something to help redress the imbalance of wealth in the world, work together with people from different cultures, and at the same time earn a living. Fair Trade was the obvious answer and the original shop contained a wide mix of products from Asia, Africa and South America. Also high on the agenda was addressing environmental problems and the shop was an excellent way of making recycled and sustainable products available and publicising the issues.
There are now 7 branches as well as on online shop
York - 1 Minster Gates, York, YO1 7HL
Birmingham - 87 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4BA
Bristol - CG06, The Mall Bristol, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3XE
Cardiff - 14-16 Royal Arcade, Cardiff, CF10 1AE
Leeds - 40 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 8LX
LIverpool - 71 Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4EZ
Manchester - 51 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AP
Its policy is to provide quality, design-led products, not just to those who are already aware of Fair Trade principles. With Fair Trade sales showing no sign of slowing, more and more employment is being provided for artisans in developing countries, many of who would otherwise be out of work. At a time when global conflict seems also on the increase, Shared Earth's partnerships with producers are an invaluable way of building bridges, showing that people can work together for mutual benefit, no matter what their race, religion or culture.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone interested in Fair Trade
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