Including Voices From Across the Supply Chain

Earlier this summer, Scottish Fair Trade was invited to take part in an expert panel discussion convened by twentyfifty, working with Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA), to help one of the “Big Four” major banking group in the UK think through one of the hardest questions in responsible business: how do the producers, farmers and workers at the very end of a financing chain actually raise a concern when something goes wrong?
Guest Blog: An Unfair Race for Debt Justice | SCIAF

In this guest blog, responding to the context of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, SCIAF Intern Rebecca Foster turns our attention away from the physical hurdles faced by athletes towards the invisible hurdles faced by many previously colonised nations. Read on to learn more about the high-level roundtable on debt justice hosted by the Scottish Government in partnership with SCIAF, attended by Scottish Fair Trade among others.
Closing the Gap Between Environmental and Social Sustainability

Many organisations are doing well on environmental issues, but there’s often a gap when it comes to people. Fair Change Co (Scottish Fair Trade’s trading subsidiary) brought on Maëlle Tholomé as a volunteer to help us understand that gap better and identify where we can support change.
Scottish Fair Trade Launches Catherine Newman Youth Bursary

The bursary has been set up in memory of friend and colleague, Catherine, to support young people to engage with the global Fair Trade movement.
Welcoming Scotland’s New Minister for International Development

Scottish Fair Trade warmly welcomes the new Minister for International Development
From Colombia to Scotland: Fair Trade as a pathway to peace and possibility

The latest Cross Party Group meeting heard how Fair Trade connects farmers, communities and countries, offering a pathway beyond conflict.
Community Wealth Building: local economies, global impact

Community Wealth Building in Scotland can strengthen local economies while supporting fair, responsible global supply chains.
News: Be part of our new campaign!

We’re looking for young people to take part in a photoshoot and conversation to promote our upcoming campaign.
News: Our contribution to Scotland’s climate consultations

We’ve submitted responses to two key Scottish Government consultations, aiming to enhance connections between Fair Trade and climate issues.