Shared Interest
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We are an ethical investment co-operative providing vital finance to producers around the world since 1990. Join our community of 11,800 members in the UK and begin transforming lives and communities around the world today.
Meet Alice Kouassi Aya, a farmer of Kapatchiva, a cocoa co-operative in Bonon, Ivory Coast. Kapatchiva are a member of ECOOKIM, one of West Africa’s largest co-operative unions.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Meet Alice Kouassi Aya, a farmer of Kapatchiva, a cocoa co-operative in Bonon, Ivory Coast. Kapatchiva are a member of ECOOKIM, one of West Africa’s largest co-operative unions.
In a world where transparency and sustainability are becoming stronger standards for our daily shop, Shared Interest provides a unique opportunity to support the farmers and craftspeople behind the products and keep the momentum of fair trade going.
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
In a world where transparency and sustainability are becoming stronger standards for our daily shop, Shared Interest provides a unique opportunity to support the farmers and craftspeople behind the products and keep the momentum of fair trade going.
A fortnight ago, the Lord-Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear, Mrs Lucy Winskell OBE – his majesty’s representative for the region – visited the Shared Interest office to formally present our official citation.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A fortnight ago, the Lord-Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear, Mrs Lucy Winskell OBE – his majesty’s representative for the region – visited the Shared Interest office to formally present our official citation.
In our new blog, we revisit CSAF's recent webinar, which reflected on its newly published State of the Sector report.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In our new blog, we revisit CSAF's recent webinar, which reflected on its newly published State of the Sector report.
Paul Sablich, Shared Interest Head of Lending, recently joined fellow members of the Council on Smallholder Agricultural Finance (CSAF) to host a webinar and explore insights from its State of the Sector report. The 2025 edition is available now on CSAF's website.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Paul Sablich, Shared Interest Head of Lending, recently joined fellow members of the Council on Smallholder Agricultural Finance (CSAF) to host a webinar and explore insights from its State of the Sector report. The 2025 edition is available now on CSAF's website.
One World Shop began in 1983 as a small group of people coming together to do something positive about trade justice and relieve poverty in developing countries.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One World Shop began in 1983 as a small group of people coming together to do something positive about trade justice and relieve poverty in developing countries.
A Share Account with us opens up a world of opportunities to make a meaningful and long-lasting difference to farming communities across the globe.
Learn more about being a Shared Interest member:
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Learn more about being a Shared Interest member:
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#investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A Share Account with us opens up a world of opportunities to make a meaningful and long-lasting difference to farming communities across the globe.
Learn more about being a Shared Interest member:
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#investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface
Learn more about being a Shared Interest member:
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#investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface
Stephen has been a Shared Interest member since 1993. He has also served as a Volunteer and member of Council.
Pictured: Stephen reads through Shared Interest literature at our London supporter event in 2023.
Pictured: Stephen reads through Shared Interest literature at our London supporter event in 2023.
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Stephen has been a Shared Interest member since 1993. He has also served as a Volunteer and member of Council.
Pictured: Stephen reads through Shared Interest literature at our London supporter event in 2023.
Pictured: Stephen reads through Shared Interest literature at our London supporter event in 2023.
We believe teaching children about the concept of fairness, sustainability and fair trade is as important as it has ever been.
Our Little Book of Fairness is a free, fun and inspiring booklet for children which introduces the concept of fair trade and sustainability in an interactive way.
Our Little Book of Fairness is a free, fun and inspiring booklet for children which introduces the concept of fair trade and sustainability in an interactive way.
Little Book of Fairness 2025
Welcome to our Little Book of Fairness. In this edition, join our superhero mascot Cyiza the Chilli Pepper for an exploration of all things chilli! Introduce young ones to the concept of sustainabilit...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We believe teaching children about the concept of fairness, sustainability and fair trade is as important as it has ever been.
Our Little Book of Fairness is a free, fun and inspiring booklet for children which introduces the concept of fair trade and sustainability in an interactive way.
Our Little Book of Fairness is a free, fun and inspiring booklet for children which introduces the concept of fair trade and sustainability in an interactive way.
The true power of the coffee sector lies in the unity of every individual within the supply chain — from producers to consumers. It is this collaboration that makes coffee a key part of the solution to equitable economic and social development.
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The true power of the coffee sector lies in the unity of every individual within the supply chain — from producers to consumers. It is this collaboration that makes coffee a key part of the solution to equitable economic and social development.
Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership is working with Newcastle City Council to promote fair trade.
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, the Partnership invites children, between the ages of 5 and 11, to show us what fair trade means to them - whether its their favourite fruit or the farmer that grows it.
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, the Partnership invites children, between the ages of 5 and 11, to show us what fair trade means to them - whether its their favourite fruit or the farmer that grows it.
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership is working with Newcastle City Council to promote fair trade.
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, the Partnership invites children, between the ages of 5 and 11, to show us what fair trade means to them - whether its their favourite fruit or the farmer that grows it.
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, the Partnership invites children, between the ages of 5 and 11, to show us what fair trade means to them - whether its their favourite fruit or the farmer that grows it.
This Saturday, St. Matthew’s Church in Ponteland are hosting the “Big Brew”, an inclusive community event to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and raise money for good causes.
At the event, guests can sample delicious Fairtrade tea and coffee and find out about how Fairtrade works.
At the event, guests can sample delicious Fairtrade tea and coffee and find out about how Fairtrade works.
October 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This Saturday, St. Matthew’s Church in Ponteland are hosting the “Big Brew”, an inclusive community event to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and raise money for good causes.
At the event, guests can sample delicious Fairtrade tea and coffee and find out about how Fairtrade works.
At the event, guests can sample delicious Fairtrade tea and coffee and find out about how Fairtrade works.
Our friends at @ethiqana.bsky.social, an ethical retailer of sustainable toys, gifts and homewares, share our commitment to making fair trade work for the people who need it most in the world.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2025: Shared Interest showcases how fair trade transforms lives through sustainable farming, fair prices, and community investment.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our friends at @ethiqana.bsky.social, an ethical retailer of sustainable toys, gifts and homewares, share our commitment to making fair trade work for the people who need it most in the world.
Fairtrade Fortnight is here. Starting this week and ending on Sunday 5th October, Fairtrade asks you to Do it Fair.
Join us as we come together to call for fairer trade across the world and create real impact in people’s futures.
Join us as we come together to call for fairer trade across the world and create real impact in people’s futures.
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Fairtrade Fortnight is here. Starting this week and ending on Sunday 5th October, Fairtrade asks you to Do it Fair.
Join us as we come together to call for fairer trade across the world and create real impact in people’s futures.
Join us as we come together to call for fairer trade across the world and create real impact in people’s futures.
This Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from 22nd September until 5th October, Fairtrade invites you to 'Do it Fair' and celebrate the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade, together.
September 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This Fairtrade Fortnight, which takes place from 22nd September until 5th October, Fairtrade invites you to 'Do it Fair' and celebrate the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade, together.
On the heels of summer, our supporter events in Edinburgh, Leeds and London served as an exciting platform to connect with people and traders from all walks of life and business.
September 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On the heels of summer, our supporter events in Edinburgh, Leeds and London served as an exciting platform to connect with people and traders from all walks of life and business.
Investing in Shared Interest is easy. If you are a UK resident over the age of 16, you can open a Share Account online or by mail today.
From £100 to £100,000, your investment will make a real and lasting difference to farmers and craftspeople in marginalised communities across the globe.
From £100 to £100,000, your investment will make a real and lasting difference to farmers and craftspeople in marginalised communities across the globe.
September 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Investing in Shared Interest is easy. If you are a UK resident over the age of 16, you can open a Share Account online or by mail today.
From £100 to £100,000, your investment will make a real and lasting difference to farmers and craftspeople in marginalised communities across the globe.
From £100 to £100,000, your investment will make a real and lasting difference to farmers and craftspeople in marginalised communities across the globe.
In the south of Peru – spanning the Andes mountains and Amazon rainforest – extraordinary geography, microclimates and indigenous heritage shape a landscape which supports a wealth of agriculture.
Coffee in this region is distinguished by its unique qualities and dedicated methods of production.
Coffee in this region is distinguished by its unique qualities and dedicated methods of production.
August 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
In the south of Peru – spanning the Andes mountains and Amazon rainforest – extraordinary geography, microclimates and indigenous heritage shape a landscape which supports a wealth of agriculture.
Coffee in this region is distinguished by its unique qualities and dedicated methods of production.
Coffee in this region is distinguished by its unique qualities and dedicated methods of production.
Capucas, a coffee co-operative working with 948 farmers in the region of Copán, Honduras, has worked inspiringly since its inception to change a nationwide narrative of poverty for its local community.
August 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Capucas, a coffee co-operative working with 948 farmers in the region of Copán, Honduras, has worked inspiringly since its inception to change a nationwide narrative of poverty for its local community.
From Rwanda to Honduras, the co-operatives we support are leveraging their speciality coffee production with our support to help access flourishing coffee markets and empower farmer members with a stable income.
August 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
From Rwanda to Honduras, the co-operatives we support are leveraging their speciality coffee production with our support to help access flourishing coffee markets and empower farmer members with a stable income.
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world—but not all coffee is created equal.
Speciality coffee is defined by its quality, traceability and the level of care taken at every stage of production, from farm to cup.
Speciality coffee is defined by its quality, traceability and the level of care taken at every stage of production, from farm to cup.
July 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world—but not all coffee is created equal.
Speciality coffee is defined by its quality, traceability and the level of care taken at every stage of production, from farm to cup.
Speciality coffee is defined by its quality, traceability and the level of care taken at every stage of production, from farm to cup.
This summer, Shared Interest marks a season of celebration.
In June, we proudly received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category, while also marking our 35th anniversary and the retirement of Shared Interest’s long-serving Managing Director, Patricia Alexander.
In June, we proudly received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category, while also marking our 35th anniversary and the retirement of Shared Interest’s long-serving Managing Director, Patricia Alexander.
July 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This summer, Shared Interest marks a season of celebration.
In June, we proudly received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category, while also marking our 35th anniversary and the retirement of Shared Interest’s long-serving Managing Director, Patricia Alexander.
In June, we proudly received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category, while also marking our 35th anniversary and the retirement of Shared Interest’s long-serving Managing Director, Patricia Alexander.
In our summer magazine, we celebrate several significant milestones—including our 35th anniversary, the retirement of Patricia Alexander, and the incredible news that Shared Interest has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
July 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In our summer magazine, we celebrate several significant milestones—including our 35th anniversary, the retirement of Patricia Alexander, and the incredible news that Shared Interest has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
The blueprint for the co-operative model was formed more than 180 years ago in Rochdale – a cultural and geographic context vastly different to that of the organisations Shared Interest works with today.
June 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The blueprint for the co-operative model was formed more than 180 years ago in Rochdale – a cultural and geographic context vastly different to that of the organisations Shared Interest works with today.
Elizabeth, Shared Interest Customer Representative for South America, recently visited El Quinacho, a co-operative of small-scale cocoa producers based in Sivia town, Ayacucho - a region in the central jungle of Peru.
June 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Elizabeth, Shared Interest Customer Representative for South America, recently visited El Quinacho, a co-operative of small-scale cocoa producers based in Sivia town, Ayacucho - a region in the central jungle of Peru.