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Fairgift

website:http://www.fairgift.co.uk/

Possibility for investment

The team is keen to talk to any potential investors who believe in the social aims of Fairgift and can invest anywhere between £2,000 and £100,000 in return for a stake in this enterprise. The full accounts and business plan are available on request.
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What does it do?

Fairgift aspires to fair market access for producers in developing countries and aims to ensure that every gift & wedding list in the UK will be ethically sourced.

How is it social?

Fairgift aims to reduce poverty among developing country producers and surrounding communities via sales of fair trade products and campaigning for greater trade justice. It also enables consumers in the UK to make choices for their weddings, civil partnerships and other special occasions that have a direct positive impact on developing countries.

What is its business model?

Fairgift works with fair trade partners in the UK such as Traidcraft, the Fairtrade Foundation and directly with fair trade producers in order to:

1. Provide connections & understanding between producers in developing countries and consumers in the UK.

2. Create a positive social impact in developing countries by providing fair prices, fair wages & working conditions and long-term relationships with marginalised producers, plus investment in social projects through the Fairtrade premium and other initiatives.

3. Encourage sound & sustainable environmental policies in production, packaging & transportation, including widespread use of recycled materials.

4. Provide financial contributions to up-stream development projects by the development charity Traidcraft Exchange.

Its history

Fairgift was founded in 2006 by Brian Walmsley who had previously worked at Oxfam, Johnson & Johnson and in Tanzania on micro-finance and small business development. With investment from family and friends, the Fairgift website went live in February 2008 offering a wide range of fair trade household goods for gifts and wedding lists. The range is rapidly expanding through product development programmes with a number of fair trade producers.

More information

Current shareholders:
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Year of incorporation:2006
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Company snapshot

Company type:Ltd
Address:60A Windermere Road, Ealing, London, GB, W5 4TD
Telephone:0870 803 3226
Blog:
CEO:Brian Walmsley
Industrial sector:Consumer goods and services (other)
Social / Environmental benefit:Poverty alleviation; Developing countries; Awareness and advocacy;
Certifications:Not Applicable;
Social business sector:Ethical Consumerism;

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