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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.
Open a Share Account and create a fairer world for farmers like Alice today.

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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.
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.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
In a recent Positive News’ article, which shines a light on some of the lesser-known Fairtrade items you could buy, Kerrey Baker, Shared Interest Managing Director, said: “We brought people together who wanted to do something positive; it’s a hand-up, not a hand-out.”
Five Fairtrade-certified products you didn’t know you could buy
From peri-salted peanuts to toothpaste and ‘black soap’, a host of Fairtrade-certified products beyond the usual suspects await
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December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Powered by ethical investments from regular people, our finance enables businesses to invest in, safeguard and grow their operations, as well as to improve the livelihoods of producers and strengthen their wider communities.
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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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.
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 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.

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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.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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.
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 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.

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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."

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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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.
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.
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The One World Shop are one of 65 organisations to open a Share Account and make ethical investments with Shared Interest.

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November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Rachel says: "If you can invest even a small amount, your money goes a long way – producers in the Global South have immeasurable challenges to overcome to make a living, and benefit enormously from our support.”
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November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Business Manager, Rachel Farey said: “Once the shop was set up, we began importing crafts from producers in Bangladesh and India. When we heard about Shared Interest we were keen to support an initiative that helps producer organisations get financial support."
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November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM