Headington Fairtrade

Headington Fairtrade Co-operative Limited is established as an Industrial and Provident Society (Registration Number 30543R) and is organised as a community co-operative. Membership is open to any person or corporate body: who supports the aim of the Society; who purchases one share; whose application for membership is approved by the Management Co... mmittee. No one member may hold more than 20% of the total shares issued by the Co-operative. Each member holds one vote only on each question to be decided, regardless of how many shares he/she holds. Founder members: we are a group of local people with a long-term commitment to fair trade, and between us we have many years' experience of promoting and selling fairtrade goods in a variety of contexts. We also have many years' experience in advising small businesses. Management Committee: the Committee is elected each year by the members of the co-operative at the AGM. Currently the committee members are: Ian Alexander (Secretary) John Coyle (Treasurer) Kate Upcott Rachel Walding Elizabeth Whitwick (Chair) Headington Fairtrade Co-operative is a member of Co-operatives UK, the national 'umbrella' organisation for co-operatives of all kinds.Read More