"THREE FOR TWO" OFFER
On all gift and card items* we currently have a very special deal where for every three items ordered, the cheapest one will be supplied absoultely free. The discount will be calculated automatically in the basket. In line with our fair trade practices, all suppliers have already been paid in full. We hope that this incentive will encourage you to give more Created gifts and so introduce even more people to the world of fair trade. The income and warehouse space generated from the additional items that we despatch will be used to place new orders with our suppliers and so create additional work for the craftspeople who we support.
* - Sorry, offer does not include books, Tearfund resources and equipment or event tickets.
OFFER ENDS 20th MARCH
VAT INCREASE
We will not be changing our current catalogue retail prices as a result of the VAT rate reverting to 17.5%.
SELLER OF THE MONTH
Sales of Created gifts during for the financial year so far are just about matching last year, which in the current economic climate is very welcome. The account which purchased the most amount of stock in January was Set Fair 4 Trade in Blandford Forum, closely followed by the Fair Trade Shop in Southampton. Thank you all for your contibution, however large or small!
PREVIEW OF AUTUMN 2010 CATALOGUE RANGE
Each year we tour the country to give you the opportunity to get a sneak-peek at the products destined for the next Autumn catalogue. The planned date and location for each regional event to be held in MAY/JUNE 2010 is shown below. Specific venue information will be made available nearer the time.
The Preview Events will showcase samples of all the new products and feature presentations about the work. All events are open to all account holders, their staff or helpers and also direct mail-order customers.
Main events will generally be open 2pm – 9pm with two presentations around 3pm and 7pm (or 11-4 with presentations at 12 and 2pm) with all stock laid out on display. “Mini” events will be a more intimate scaled-down version of the previews – with all the samples but open for a shorter, pre-arranged period. You will need to let us know in advance if you want to come to a mini event (kath.shortley@tearfund.org or phone/txt 07748 156909) so that we can provide you with times and locations. All main events are open access – there is no need to book.
Thursday 6th May 2pm-9pm. St. Andrews Church, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6DZ
Friday 7th May 12noon-3pm. Bethesda Baptist Church, Cefyn Road, Rogerstone NP10 9AS (mini)
Saturday 8th May 2pm-9pm. Zion Baptist Church, Creech St Michael, Taunton TA3 5QQ
Tuesday 11th May 2pm-9pm. Rushmere Baptist Church, The Street, Ipswich IP5 1DF
Wednesday 12th May Oxford TBC (mini)
Thursday 13th May 2pm-9pm. Prolog, Chilton House, Sherwood Park, Annesley, NG15 0DJ
Friday 14th May 11am-4pm. Prolog, Chilton House, Sherwood Park, Annesley, NG15 0DJ
Saturday 15th May 11am-4pm. Copmanthorpe Methodist Church, 21 Main Street, Copmanthorpe YO23 3ST
Tuesday 18th May 4pm-8pm. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Glanafron Road, Mold CH7 1PA (mini)
Wednesday 19th May 2pm-9pm. St Thomas Church, Marton Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XX
Friday 21st May 2pm-9pm. BBC Blackstaff Studios, 62 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BB
Monday 24th May 2pm-9pm. Renfield St Stephens Church, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP
Thursday 3rd June 11am-4pm. St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London SW11 1EJ
Tuesday 8th June 2pm-9pm. Fairground Hall, Weyhill, Andover SP11 0QN
Please note, last entry is ONE HOUR before the finishing time indicated for each event. For (mini) events, we anticipate that all those attending will have arrived within 30 minutes of the start time.
Trade customers particularly should note that we will also be exhibiting at the Harrogate Gift Fair in July and the NEC Autumn Gift Fair in September.
DELIVERY
We operate a fixed delivery charge of £2.50 for all web orders, with an option to upgrade this to "next working day" carrier service. Note that only orders placed before 11am will be despatched the same day and therefore actually be scheduled for delivery on the following day. Weekends and Bank holidays are not counted as working days for despatching or delivering orders.
DIFFICULTIES LOGGING-IN TO YOUR CUSTOMER ACCOUNT?
We now have a new Log-In procedure on the Created gifts website which uses the email address that you registered with us OR your customer number, along with your password.
If you are experiencing any difficulties logging-in to a previously registered customer account, simply call 0845 218 3960 and place your order over the phone and ask for discounted Internet Postage Rate to be applied because you were trying to order online.
CATALOGUE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Please note our Order Line numbers:
ORDER PHONE LINE: 0845 218 3960
ORDER FAX LINE: 0845 218 3963
However, if you are reading this, you obviously have intenet access, so be aware that buying on our secure website reduces our processing costs and offers you cheaper delivery options in return.
FEEDBACK FROM Created SELLERS
If you are a Created Seller, please contribute to our feedback and planning process using "comment" feature on the Created Blog.
DESIGN NEW PRODUCTS
If you want to get involved with generating new products for future catalogues, we also have a great opportunity for someone to volunteer some assistance to us - see below.