To help create a thriving local economy that helps everyone reach their full potential and which helps us live within the carrying capacity of the planet. By supporting businesses, organisations, groups and individuals working on goods and services that are 21st Century ready.
Welcome to Lancaster ESTA
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The Ethical Small Traders Association (ESTA) is an association of Small Traders working for a sustainable local economy in the Lancaster area.
We aim to provide a mutually co-operative framework for local social entrepreneurs to work together on developing products and services which serve to develop the prosperity and common good of the wider community. The ESTA community cultivates a friendly and approachable way of working that is both non-stressful and efficient. |
ESTA seeks to be a model of best practice in how to run a successful, resilient, environmentally and socially responsible local business network.
As a condition of joining, members agree to improve the way their business affects environmental sustainability, community well-being and the development of everyone. Rather than being additional business burdens this can actually enhance the success of your business. |
If you are a sole trader, freelancer, a small business (SME), manage a community organisation or social enterprise and want to co-operate with others then we invite you to Join Us!
Members of ESTA have access to a range of benefits including:promotion on our website and social media platforms, peer-to-peer mentoring ans support, face to face networking, collaboration to create joint products and services and a chance to contribute to the strategic development of your sectors market. |
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