Shared Interest

We are delighted to announce that Shared Interest has received the King's Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category. This marks the fourth occasion Shared Interest has been honoured with this prestigious award, reflecting our unwavering commitment to developing sustainable enterprises and supporting marginalised communities to trade their way out of poverty. Patricia Alexander, Shared Interest Managing Director, said: “Since our last royal recognition, we have grown our membership base to over 10,000 and increased our lending impact, reaching more than 416,000 producers, including 156,000 women, across the globe. "This award celebrates the collective efforts of those who believe in the power of trade, not aid, to lift people out of poverty. " Join our community and invest in a fairer world today: shared-interest.com/invest #investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #finacewithahumanface #kingsaward #kingsawardforenterprise #sustainabledevelopment

At the end of January, Kerrey Baker, Managing Director of Shared Interest, visited Côte d'Ivoire to meet with some of the the businesses we support and connect with our overseas team.​ The busy week included trips to see co-operatives #CAYAT, #CADESA, #ECOOKIM, #HollyHoney #SOCAAN and #SocakKatana, as well as visits to #RICE, the Ivorien Fair Trade Network, and #UFHB, Côte d'Ivoire's largest university. ​ Read more:​ ow.ly/y3Us50YCjg4​ Support farmers across the globe:​ ow.ly/R3mg50YCjg5​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface #cocoa #ivorycoast

When Ecuadorian food engineer Tomas Landazuri​ founded #SolAlter, his vision was simple: to build a bridge​ between small farmers in Ecuador and ethical consumers​ in Europe. ​ ​ From his workshop in the south of France, Tomas has created a trade model based on fairness, quality and above all, respect. Today, SolAlter sources products such as sugar, quinoa, coffee and cocoa from producers throughout Ecuador.​ Learn more about this story in QR 138:​ ow.ly/f5SC50YCiu4​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #ecuador

Today's Hook Discover the fascinating story behind the Ngera Coffee Washing Station in Nyaruguru,Rwanda,owned by Simbi Coffee Investment Ltd. 🌿☕️ Get ready to dive into the rich history and exceptional quality of this remarkable coffee destination! Let's start the thread! 👇

Earlier this year, Shared Interest Managing Director, Kerrey Baker, alongside Shared Interest Foundation Manager, Kodzo Korkortsi, visited Félix Houphouët-Boigny University (UFHB). ​ Named after Côte d'Ivoire's first President, UFHB is the largest university in the country, home to over 50,000 students.​ Read more about this story in our new blog:​ ow.ly/UQlN50YChH0​ Support farmers across the globe:​ ow.ly/pNez50YChGW​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface #cocoa #ivorycoast

Over half of our 11,700 investors now make their investments with us online. Our Member Portal offers a quick, convenient way to manage your Share Account, making it even easier to invest in a fairer world. ​ Become an ethical investor today:​ shared-interest.com/gb/open-a-shar…​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

Together with partners like #SSNUP, we are building a world which is fairer for the 500 million smallholder farmers who grow the food we eat, but often struggle to support their own families. ​ Learn more:​ ow.ly/VEMa50YCebu ​ #Investinafairerworld #fairtrade #technicalassistance #internationaldevelopment

This weekend, we mark World Fair Trade Day. This global event serves as a celebration to promote justice, sustainability and equity in international trade. ​ Organised by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), this annual event serves as a powerful reminder that our everyday choices as consumers have a direct impact on the lives of people across the world. ​ Find out how we support fair trade:​ ow.ly/37mt50YW3Ak​ #Investinafairerworld #WorldFairtradeDay #ChooseFairtrade #TradeJustice #PeopleAndPlanet #BuyFair #FairTradeMatters

Every product we buy has its own story – from the families who grew it to the people who packed it. But not every story is fair. This #worldfairtradeday, we can change this, together. ​ Sign Fairtrade's petition, and hold businesses accountable for any abuse or climate damage behind their products: ​ow.ly/F0qZ50YW2Ba​ Find out how we support fair trade:​ shared-interest.com/gb/what-we-do/…​ #InvestInAFairerWorld #Fairtrade #TogetherWeAreTheBusinessRevolution #LoudAndFair #PeoplePlanetProfit #BusinessRevolution #FairTradeEnterprises #WFTO

Our community of 11,700 investors in the UK enable us to support businesses of farmers and craftspeople across the globe with millions of pounds in fair finance. They do this through the power of an ethical investment.​ ​When you open a Share Account with Shared Interest, your investment is used again and again to help support the people who produce the things we love. ​ Open a Share Account today: ​ ow.ly/iISO50YrW8c​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

Shared Interest is delighted to be joining like-minded businesses and individuals in Cardiff this May for the BAFTS 2026 Annual Conference, which will host two days of inspirational talks, workshops and panel discussions around fair trade, its proponents and its future. ​Whether you're an independent ethical retailer, a fair trade supplier, or simply someone who believes business can be a force for good — this is your community. ​ For tickets and the full programme:​ ow.ly/XMKT50YxvxC​ #Investinafairerworld #doitfair

We are pleased to share details of our second upcoming supporter event, taking place at the Watershed, a renowned cultural venue situated on Bristol's historic harbourside, with views across the River Avon. ​ This event will take place on Friday, 19th June, from 11am until 3pm, and will include updates from colleagues, interactive workshops, refreshments and lunch. ​ Register today by emailing us at membership@shared-interest.com​ Learn more about our upcoming events:​ ow.ly/Cobu50YrVZ5​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface #bristol

This year, @SharedIntFdn is supporting women in rural Burkina Faso and Nicaragua to establish vegetable and shea butter production enterprises, generating a vital and sustainable source of income.​ ​Join the Foundation's webinar on the 7th of May to hear from the team about these innovative projects and the people behind them. ​We are delighted to be joined by Jaime Gutierrez, Horticultural Technical Advisor at Cooperativa SM Sacaclí R.L. and co-ordinator of our vegetable cultivation project.​ ​Register with Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/empowering-w… #buildingafairerworld #empoweringwomenandyouth #sheabutter #sheanuts #vegetableproduction #nicaragua #burkinafaso

Interested in joining our community of 11,000+ ethical investors? Join us in the heart of York on Wednesday, 20th May, and learn more about the role you can play in investing in a fairer world. Register today: tinyurl.com/sharedinterest…

We unite a community of members for a common purpose: to improve the livelihoods of farmers and artisans around the world, enabling them to trade their way out of poverty.​ Our members come from all walks of life, and set up accounts with Shared Interest as individuals, couples or families. ​ Members of our ethical investor community also include faith groups, fair trade partnerships, small businesses, schools and community organisations. ​ Become a member today and invest in a fairer tomorrow. ​ Learn more: ow.ly/I4q050Y3WSm ​ Read Social Accounts 2026: ow.ly/HhO850Y3WSp​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

We are pleased to share details of our upcoming supporter event, taking place at the Priory Street Centre, a welcoming community venue near York's famous city walls. ​ This event will take place on Wednesday, 20th May, from 11am until 3pm, and will include updates from colleagues, interactive workshops, refreshments and lunch. ​ Register today by emailing us at membership@shared-interest.com​ Learn more about our upcoming events:​ shared-interest.com/gb/news-events…​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface #york

Before Shared Interest, its founding members learned that the main challenges faced by fair trade producers were access to working capital and buyers struggling to make pre-payments for goods.​ It was out of this discovery that Shared Interest was created. Today, Shared Interest provides access to finance for 165 organisations in 42 countries around the world. ​ In 2025 alone, our support reached the lives of almost 400,000 farmers and artisans, and 7,900 employees.​ Our members investments make this possible.​ Join our community: ow.ly/lNef50Y3WJB ​ ​ Read Social Accounts 2026: ow.ly/eOGV50Y3WJA​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

#EarthDay2026 calls on communities worldwide to take action during #EarthWeek to support clean air, clean water, clean energy, protected natural resources and climate stability. ​ Whether it’s a community cleanup, an ethical product swap, a school presentation or a signed petition, every action strengthens the movement and supports the environment.​ With 9,000 events and growing, Earth Day's dedicated map showcases activities and events taking place across the country.​ Find an Earth Day event near you:​ ow.ly/cqlF50YMsLU​ Read more stories like this in our blog:​ ow.ly/3gSz50YMsLZ​ #investinafairerworld #fairtrade #ourpowerourplanet #cleanup #thrifting #fastfashion #plasticdetox

Meet Diego Cordoba, member of Cuencas del Huallaga, a cocoa producer supported by Shared Interest since 2019.​ Founded in 2018 by 24 farmers, Cuencas del Huallaga have grown at pace, now providing a livelihood for 800 farmers across the San Martin region of Peru. ​ By investing in Shared Interest, you can join over 11,000 others in the UK and help businesses like Cuencas del Huallaga to flourish, supporting thousands of farmers and artisans, again and again. ​ Meet Diego: youtu.be/7LCcmTRv_pE Invest today: shared-interest.com/gb/invest #investinafairerworld #ethicalinvestment #cocoa #peru #easter #chocolate

In 2025, we held events in Edinburgh, Leeds and London, welcoming over 200 guests including members, supporters and newcomers. ​ Each event provided an opportunity to connect and share updates from our leadership and overseas teams. Guest speakers included #ScottishFairTrade, #KoolSkools, #Liberation, #Cafedirect and #Capucas. ​ In 2026, we will host a supporter event in York on the 20th of May, and in Bristol on the 19th of June. We look forward to seeing you there.​ Learn more and register: ​ow.ly/nIgY50Y3WuK​ Read Social Accounts 2026: ow.ly/Ukyc50Y3WuL​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface