About Us
H.O.P.E. Collective stands for Helping Others & Planet Earth. It is this purpose which drives us to do what we do. We help "conscious consumers" in the First World to have a direct impact on global social, environmental and Third World problems through ethical purchasing decisions.
How? Choose to buy: fairtrade, organic, sustainable and ethically-made products that empower those in need and protect the planet and future generations.
What is H.O.P.E. Collective?
The social enterprise H.O.P.E. Collective is a ground-breaking eco-ethical gift shop established since 2012. We support fair trade communities, social enterprises, eco-ethical and empowerment projects.
Founder and Director, Melinda Chiew, wanted to show the heart of God in a practical way – a heart that cares for people and the planet. In late 2011, she started seeking out brands, businesses and Not For Profits that would be keen to work together as a community that cares about social justice and environmental issues. She has run the eco-ethical cafe and catering business Solace Kitchen since 2019 and organises Fairtrade & Sustainable markets.
Why start a fair trade shop? You can read more about our story here on pages 10-12 in the Christian Woman magazine.
What is Solace Kitchen/Cafe? Solace is an exciting eco-ethical outdoor/mobile eatery and caterer serving up top-rating street food and Fairtrade Organic coffee/tea! We operated as an eco-ethical outdoor cafe on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, first at Ingleside in 2019-2022, then Belrose in 2023-2024. As at 2025, we've been awarded Finalist in the Local Business Awards for 6 years in a row!
Currently we take our cute vintage food caravan to various markets (incl. East Lindfield Markets on 3rd Sunday of the month) and we bring our exciting catering menu to events and private functions. We would love to be invited to or cater your event! Please contact us for enquiries.
You can listen to the part of our story on the Finding Hope podcast page (as shared with Georgia Free on Hope 103.2 fm radio).
MISSION: HOPE Collective exists to make available to the public a wide range of products that make a positive difference in this world – with a particular emphasis on those who set out to help people in need and/or are working to provide a more environmentally sustainable future.
VALUES: HOPE Collective provides an ethical marketplace that is all about…
- COMMUNITY – Working together as a community that cares, we are stronger and can make a larger impact for good.
- ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY – We care about looking after planet Earth to ensure that future generations will not suffer due to our poor choices. We show this by treading lightly on the Earth and buying products that contribute to a more sustainable future.
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – Products are free from exploitation & slave labour, ethically-sourced or Fairtrade certified. We supply ethical brands that actively empower oppressed people groups, and protect the disadvantaged or marginalised.
- HEALTH MATTERS – Food, beverage or health products supplied through HOPE Collective are made with love and better for you, including: organic, free-range, locally-sourced, artisan, clean-eating/unprocessed, wholefoods and/or free from toxic chemicals.
- AUTHENTICITY/TRANSPARENCY – People deserve to know where their purchased items come from and whether or not they’re ethically-made/sourced. We set out to clearly communicate the eco/ethical benefits of products or organisations promoted.
- MINDFULNESS – Each of our small purchasing decisions have a large collective impact. We aim to nurture more “conscious consumers” who care about health, environment, & social justice issues.
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