The University of Lincoln has been working to achieve Fairtrade University status. As part of this programme the University and the Students’ Union jointly published a Fairtrade Policy in 2008.

University of Lincoln Fairtrade Policy

The Catering Department at the University has ensured that all catering outlets now have Fairtrade products available and all catering for meetings includes Fairtrade options. For a list of Fairtrade products available click on the following link: Fairtrade Products at Lincoln

Why is Fairtrade Important? By choosing to buy Fairtrade items, over 1million workers in 58 of the poorest countries of the world get a fairer deal. It also helps them to improve their communities by making money available to ensure clean water, build school and health centres, and for them to have better control of their lives.