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.
We currently lend over £10 million to 31 cocoa enterprises across West Africa, supporting the livelihoods of tens of thousands of farmers.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We currently lend over £10 million to 31 cocoa enterprises across West Africa, supporting the livelihoods of tens of thousands of farmers.
Shared Interest has supported ECOOKIM with finance since 2014, enabling the organisation to pay farmers, grow sustainably and build thriving communities.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shared Interest has supported ECOOKIM with finance since 2014, enabling the organisation to pay farmers, grow sustainably and build thriving communities.
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.
Invest in the future you believe in. Make a change and #doitfair through the power of your purse.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Invest in the future you believe in. Make a change and #doitfair through the power of your purse.
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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.
The citation is a declaration of our King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
This visit was a special opportunity for the team to be personally recognised for their hard work and commitment to our shared mission.
This visit was a special opportunity for the team to be personally recognised for their hard work and commitment to our shared mission.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The citation is a declaration of our King’s Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category.
This visit was a special opportunity for the team to be personally recognised for their hard work and commitment to our shared mission.
This visit was a special opportunity for the team to be personally recognised for their hard work and commitment to our shared mission.
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.
Investing in Shared Interest means supporting livelihoods of farmers and artisans across the globe. It means resisting economic injustice and believing in the power of trade to lift people out of poverty.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Investing in Shared Interest means supporting livelihoods of farmers and artisans across the globe. It means resisting economic injustice and believing in the power of trade to lift people out of poverty.
Open a Share Account:
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Read our blog:
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#investinafairerworld
Open a Share Account:
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Read our blog:
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#investinafairerworld
Paul Sablich, our Head of Lending, joined the team of panellists and spoke on behalf of Shared Interest, providing insights from his experiences working with workers and businesses across the agri-sector.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Paul Sablich, our Head of Lending, joined the team of panellists and spoke on behalf of Shared Interest, providing insights from his experiences working with workers and businesses across the agri-sector.
During the question-and-answer session, attendees had the opportunity to ask panellists and members of #CSAF questions regarding the topics discussed, including the impacts of #UStariffs, #EUDR and price volatility trends on producers and lenders.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
During the question-and-answer session, attendees had the opportunity to ask panellists and members of #CSAF questions regarding the topics discussed, including the impacts of #UStariffs, #EUDR and price volatility trends on producers and lenders.
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.
Investing with Shared Interest means supporting the livelihoods of farmers and artisans across the globe. It means strengthening businesses, resisting trade injustice and establishing equality through our collective efforts.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Investing with Shared Interest means supporting the livelihoods of farmers and artisans across the globe. It means strengthening businesses, resisting trade injustice and establishing equality through our collective efforts.
Open a Share Account:
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#investinafairerworld #fairtrade
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To close, Paul thanked the 100-plus guests in attendance and said: "Behind that lovely coffee, chocolate or pack of cashew nuts that we all enjoy, there is a smallholder farmer facing myriad difficulties, but it is worth the effort."
Read CSAF's State of the Sector Report:
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Read CSAF's State of the Sector Report:
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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
To close, Paul thanked the 100-plus guests in attendance and said: "Behind that lovely coffee, chocolate or pack of cashew nuts that we all enjoy, there is a smallholder farmer facing myriad difficulties, but it is worth the effort."
Read CSAF's State of the Sector Report:
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Read CSAF's State of the Sector Report:
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Shared Interest is a founding member of CSAF. Since its establishment in 2012, CSAF members have collectively lent over $7 billion to more than 1,700 SMEs, supporting at least seven million smallholder farmers.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Shared Interest is a founding member of CSAF. Since its establishment in 2012, CSAF members have collectively lent over $7 billion to more than 1,700 SMEs, supporting at least seven million smallholder farmers.
CSAF is a global network of social lenders who share knowledge, develop industry standards and promote inclusive finance for small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the agricultural sector.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
CSAF is a global network of social lenders who share knowledge, develop industry standards and promote inclusive finance for small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the agricultural sector.
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.
It is perfect for use in the classroom, or for guided learning at home.
In our latest edition, join our mascot Cyiza the Chilli Pepper for an exploration of all things chilli, and meet some of the fantastic fruit-and-vegetable farmers we work with in East Africa.
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In our latest edition, join our mascot Cyiza the Chilli Pepper for an exploration of all things chilli, and meet some of the fantastic fruit-and-vegetable farmers we work with in East Africa.
Download booklet:
lght.ly/h7pk2eg
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It is perfect for use in the classroom, or for guided learning at home.
In our latest edition, join our mascot Cyiza the Chilli Pepper for an exploration of all things chilli, and meet some of the fantastic fruit-and-vegetable farmers we work with in East Africa.
Download booklet:
lght.ly/h7pk2eg
In our latest edition, join our mascot Cyiza the Chilli Pepper for an exploration of all things chilli, and meet some of the fantastic fruit-and-vegetable farmers we work with in East Africa.
Download booklet:
lght.ly/h7pk2eg
Whether it’s the members of our Society, enabling a business in Peru to receive essential funds; or our Foundation, working with producers to build resilience and revenue in Rwanda; success in the fair trade ecosystem begins with collaboration.
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Whether it’s the members of our Society, enabling a business in Peru to receive essential funds; or our Foundation, working with producers to build resilience and revenue in Rwanda; success in the fair trade ecosystem begins with collaboration.
This year, we reaffirm our commitment to walk side by side with producers and consumers, in favour of the common good – our shared interest.
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This year, we reaffirm our commitment to walk side by side with producers and consumers, in favour of the common good – our shared interest.
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.