Shared Interest is delighted to be in Cardiff this May for the BAFTS Annual Conference: two days of talks, workshops and activities to inspire, inform and connect the nation's fair trade community. Join us. For tickets and the full programme:​ https://ow.ly/r1Cu50YxvxF​

We are pleased to share details of our second upcoming event, taking place at the Watershed, a renowned cultural venue situated on Bristol's historic harbourside, with views across the River Avon. ​ Learn more about our events or register today at: https://ow.ly/qihw50YrVZ7​ #Investinafairerworld

We unite a community of members for a common purpose: to improve livelihoods for farmers and artisans, enabling them to trade out of poverty.​ Our members come from all walks of life. Become a member today and invest in a fairer tomorrow. ​ Learn more: https://ow.ly/wQj350Y3WSq ​ #fairtrade

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. Register today at: https://ow.ly/FJRP50YrVQ0​ #Investinafairerworld #york ​

Shared Interest provides access to finance for 165 organisations in 42 countries around the world. ​In 2025 alone, we reached 400,000 farmers and artisans. Our members investments make this possible.​ Become a member today: https://ow.ly/yW4B50Y3WK9 ​ #Investinafairerworld

Take action during #EarthWeek to protect natural resources and climate stability, and support clean air, water and energy. Whether it’s a community cleanup or an ethical product swap, every action strengthens the Earthday.org movement. Read more:​ https://ow.ly/jiMJ50YMsLQ​

Meet Diego, member of Cuencas del Huallaga, a cocoa producer supported by Shared Interest since 2019.​ Join over 11,000 Shared Interest members and help businesses like Cuencas' to flourish, supporting thousands of farmers, again and again. ​ Meet Diego: https://youtu.be/7LCcmTRv_pE #fairtrade

In 2025, we held events in Edinburgh, Leeds and London, welcoming over 200 guests including members, supporters and newcomers. ​ In 2026, we will host a supporter event in York on the 20th of May, and in Bristol on the 19th of June. Learn more and register: ​https://ow.ly/WPXl50Y3WuF​

We are excited for the first World of Coffee event, set to launch tomorrow in San Diego! ​ ​Here are some of our favourite shots from last year's edition in Houston, where we were delighted to meet with our friends at #AldeaCoffee #PRODECOOP #FlordeCafe and #Cafescor.​ #investinafairerworld

Meet Segundo, member of Cuencas, a cocoa producer supported by Shared Interest since 2019.​ Join over 11,000 others in the UK and help businesses like Cuencas' to flourish, supporting thousands of farmers, again and again. ​ Meet Segundo: https://youtu.be/9F3DqtSO_x4 #investinafairerworld

Since 2018, Shared Interest has supported Nicaraguan co-op Sacaclí with finance. General Manager, Alex, said: “The relationship between Sacaclí and Shared Interest has been fundamental for the development of our organisation.”​ Support businesses like Sacaclí today:​ https://ow.ly/CMqz50Y3Ujk

This year's #BAFTS Fair Trade Network Annual Conference, taking place 17–18 May in Cardiff,​ promises two days of inspiration, connection, skill-sharing and knowledge-building. We hope to see you there! Secure tickets using the link below:​ https://ow.ly/gIGx50Yxv0p​ #investinafairerworld

The Easter Bunny hopped into the Shared Interest office yesterday with some sweet Fairtrade goodies for the team. This chocolate tasted even sweeter in the knowledge that its made of real cocoa, with real, tangible benefits for the farmers who grew it. #fairtrade #supportfarmers #eastertreats

This Easter, your purchases have the power to make a lasting, positive change. ​ We hope you enjoy this Fairtrade Easter egg guide, inspired by our friends at Fairtrade Foundation.​ Support the world's cocoa farmers with an ethical investment:​ https://ow.ly/XIM750YCanj​ #Investinafairerworld

The countdown to #WorldofCoffee is on, and we cannot wait to connect with our global coffee community in San Diego, from April 10 to April 12.​ If you're attending, let us know! We would love to connect.​ Learn more about the World of Coffee: ​ https://ow.ly/kIoe50YBR2x​ ​ #investinafairerworld

Meet Noemi, member of Cuencas del Huallaga, a cocoa producer supported by Shared Interest since 2019.​ By opening a Share Account, you can help businesses like Cuencas' to flourish, supporting thousands of farmers, again and again. ​ Meet Noemi: https://ow.ly/PqLa50Y4bPi #investinafairerworld

Last summer, Shared Interest proudly achieved the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. ​ Invest today and give your money meaning: https://ow.ly/GKfk50Y3Wb4 ​ Read Social Accounts 2026: https://ow.ly/n2cR50Y3Wb5​ #Investinafairerworld

Meet the members of Cuencas del Huallaga, a cocoa producer supported by Shared Interest since 2019.​ By investing with us, you can help businesses like Cuencas to flourish, supporting thousands of farmers, again and again. ​ Meet the members of Cuencas del Huallaga: https://youtu.be/hNIUwfyIOK0

Our Theory of Change is an illustrative pathway through which we intend to achieve our impact. ​ You can see our Theory of Change in full in our latest Social Accounts. ​ ​ Learn more: https://ow.ly/KoFS50Y3VTB #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface​

Our AGM offers members a chance to receive updates from senior members of the Shared Interest team and shape the direction of our organisation through voting and dialogue. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Shared Interest member, please visit: https://ow.ly/hP0s50Y3TU9

In 2025, we lent £57.95m to 165 organisations in 42 countries across the globe. These funds reached over 130,000 women, providing stability and opportunity. Beatrice Biira is one of these women. Learn more about her story: https://ow.ly/qCUV50YrMF3 #Investinafairerworld #iwd2026

Josinta is one of over 130,000 women reached by our members' ethical investments in 2025. Under her leadership, Ugandan co-op Bukonzo has navigated COVID-19 and intense floods, increasing membership by over 500% whilst investing in women and young people. Learn more:​ https://ow.ly/YXCM50YrLN6​

To mark #IWD, we've compiled photographs of some of the inspirational women impacted by our members' investments. ​ Last year, we were proud to support over 127,000 women farmers and artisans and 3,397 permanent employees.​ Support our work: https://ow.ly/m7sf50YrL8S​ #Investinafairerworld​

At Shared Interest, our members’ investments enable us to support businesses in their efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change and increase their environmental sustainability. Read more:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/en/open-a-share-account​ #Investinafairerworld

Since 2007, we have supported ethical nut retailer, Liberation Foods, with finance to help pay farmers up front, support business growth, facilitate planning, cope with escalating costs and fulfil contracts with major buyers.​ Support our work:​ https://ow.ly/P1GV50Y3T6l #Investinafairerworld

The UN Sustainable Development Goals are a framework for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. At Shared Interest, we believe our work directly contributes to seven of these goals. Join our community and invest in change. Find out more: www.shared-interest.com @GlobalGoalsUN

The story of Rwandan coffee co-operative Simbi is one of resilience and hope. ​Since 2021. the investments of our members have enabled us to support Simbi with ethical finance, creating growth, stability and opportunity. Invest today:​ https://ow.ly/Bg1c50Y3TiJ​ #Investinafairerworld

Farmers’ Voice Radio (connects farmers in rural communities, building skills and knowledge.​ Since its launch, 12 coffee co-ops have participated, including two businesses supported by Shared Interest. Read more:​ https://ow.ly/A2c450Y3RSH​ #Investinafairerworld

In northern Peru, Perunor is helping coffee-growing communities to build lasting independence.​ Learn more about Perunor’s story and the role you can play in supporting farmers around the world. Read QR 138:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/invest/about-us/publications​ #Investinafairerworld

The investment of our members enables us to build stronger, more sustainable businesses​ and improve livelihoods for people in some of the​ world’s most disadvantaged communities. ​ If you believe in our mission, join us. ​ Learn more: www.shared-interest.com/invest ​ #Investinafairerworld ​

In recent years, aid budgets have been reduced, whilst global need has risen. Shared Interest was set up to deliver a different kind of support with member investment: a hand up, not a handout. Learn more about our approach: https://ow.ly/eJsH50Y3P90 Read QR 138:​ https://ow.ly/YLq250Y3P91​

We believe some risks are worth taking - especially when they lead to stronger businesses, fairer supply chains and greater global equity. Read more about how we were set up to do finance differently in Northern Insight magazine. Invest: https://www.shared-interest.com/en/open-a-share-account

In our new short film, discover how the ethical investments of our members enable communities around the world to trade their way out of poverty.​ We see the world as it could be. ​ Join our vision and #investinafairerworld today. ​ Watch the film:​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISo1ag-e9ek​

As we begin 2026, this edition of our member magazine reflects on what it means to offer lasting support in a changing world. While global aid continues to decline, the need for resilience has never been greater. ​ Read QR 138:​ https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/invest/about-us/publications​

Our new year’s resolution? To support a future we believe in. What’s yours?

This Christmas, give a gift of hope again and again, with a Shared Interest ethical investment. We put your money to work, strengthening businesses and supporting farmers and craftspeople in disadvantaged communities across the globe.

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.

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.

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.

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: lght.ly/810285j #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.

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.

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.

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.

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.