JOIN OUR TEAM Tel: 0118 935 6700Email: hello@bartlettmitchell.co.uk Menu SOPPEXCCA TO BUILD A BISCUIT FACTORY. by Lin Dickens on November 22nd, 2021 We are delighted to have raised over $10,000 (around £7,500) to enable Nicaraguan coffee co-operative Soppexcca to build a biscuit factory. To supplement their income, especially during the months between coffee harvests, the seasonal workers employed at Soppexcca’s drymill factory began making biscuits using sesame seeds and honey. The co-operative required funding to enable them to build a factory for manufacturing. Wendy Bartlett MBE, founder and chairman of bartlett mitchell, said: “I was struck by the women’s drive and determination. When I found out how much funding they needed, I knew that our team would be happy to rise to the challenge. It’s gratifying to know we have helped to provide a sustainable alternative source of income for the female members of the co-operative.” Through various fundraising activities, including raffles and quizzes, the bartlett mitchell team were able to support the development of the project which also enabled them to buy manufacturing equipment. Fatima Ismael, general manager at Soppexcca, added: “Through the joint efforts of UCA Soppexcca and bartlett mitchell, we have managed to provide these women with a different, hopeful working life. “In addition to continuing to support the noble work of processing coffee in our processing plant, they also have their own enterprise with the biscuit factory, as well as a means of sustainable income for themselves and their families.” Share on: Lin Dickens Marketing Director Marketing Director MORE FROM LIN DICKENS Recent articles by Lin Dickens BLOG December 2nd, 2021 ENJOY A MOCKTAIL THIS CHRISTMAS Lin Dickens Marketing Director BLOG November 1st, 2021 FAIRTRADE AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS Lin Dickens Marketing Director BLOG September 28th, 2021 STIRRING MEMORIES – A JOURNEY THROUGH MY COOKBOOK SHELF Lin Dickens Marketing Director SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER Don’t worry. No spam. FOLLOW US QUICK LINKS OUR FOODIES VALUES WHO WE ARE WORKPLACE CATERING SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES CONTACT OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 ANTI-SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING BM FAMILY POLICIES CUSTOMER COMMENTS GENDER PAY GAP TERMS & CONDITIONS MEDIUS PEAR PAGES PEAR PAY PEAR TRAINING PRIVACY SITEMAP APARTMENT SITE BY OBL/QUE