Testimonials

"Congratulations on such an exciting initiative which I was thrilled to read about. I don't know why your email got caught up in a virus-scanner so I only just found it so apologies for the delay. But I hope all is going well and please keep us in touch as I am sure we would love to put a story about what you are doing on the web, or in Fair Comment or some campaigners' newsletters. With all best wishes."

Harriet Lamb, Executive Director, Fairtrade Foundation

"I'm delighted to have become a shareholder and customer of The Fair Traders Cooperative which is adding the rich range of local shops in Holmfirth. As well as offering a wide selection of ethical goods from around the world, I'm proud that it also celebrates local creativity and quality with a varied selection of Yorkshire produce."

Jason McCartney MP, Member of Parliament for Colne Valley

"Just wanted to say - WOW... Testament to what you are trying to achieve was the fact that no-one had a parking rage incident in the car park! Everyone was just so pleased to be there, supporting you, that things like that which normally stress people out, were completely ignored! It was unbelievable - really!! Hope that you got the wonderful feedback that you deserve. Well done all of you, so pleased for you and if there is anything we can do to support you, you have only to yell."

Christina Longden, Lorna Young Foundation

"I do therefore have a real interest and have tried both materially and in terms of influence to help. I am very happy to continue to do so, and to lend my name and support."

Chloe Hamilton, Office of Rt Hon David Blunkett MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA

"I think what you have done is fantastic and you are to be applauded. It is good to be concerned about the planet in terms of 'green' activity but people in developing countries cannot take a great deal of comfort from largely Western World warblings on this subject - they need a route by which they can trade their way to a better life as opposed to being forced in to near slave labour or even worse. I will be returning my joining form and investment within the next few days."

"Well done to all involved in this project - I think it is fantastic."

"Hope you converted good intentions into direct actions and not too many Yorkshire wallets were frozen shut for winter."