Shared Interest

Since 1990, we have supported producers from disadvantaged communities across the globe. Join 11,800 Shared Interest members and invest in a fairer world today.

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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: https://t.co/0bhHQvK5wM

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

From awareness building in local communities, to translations and data entry to support our team remotely, volunteers are a cornerstone of our success, bringing passion and skills to various roles.​

Find out more our volunteering opportunities on our website:​
https://t.co/i0Y23xgboV​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Whilst our members' ethical investments enable us to support producers across the globe possible, our volunteers help us to reach new communities and potential investors, as well as to support a range of work across our departments.​

As a new volunteer, online training will be provided, which includes an informal presentation session that explains our operational structure and processes. We also ensure that all of our volunteers understand our policies, responsibilities and any training associated with their roles. ​

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact [email protected] ​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Peter has invested ethically with Shared Interest for over 30 years. For more than 20 of those years, Peter has also volunteered with us, helping to introduce Shared Interest to more people across the country.​

In his own words: “Shared Interest is such a unique organisation, after serving on the Council and Board, I was keen to continue my involvement and spread the word."​

​Peter's favourite message to potential investors is "that their pooled money gets used over and over again, not just once."​

If you are interested in volunteering or investing with Shared Interest, please contact us at [email protected] or 0191 233 9101. ​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Launched in 1984, Volunteers' Week is a nationwide initiative which provides a platform for us all to thank volunteers for their invaluable efforts.​

This week, we are delighted to celebrate the diversity and commitment of our longstanding volunteer community, planting trees in their honour. ​We asked our volunteers to explain why they choose to support us. Their three main reasons were:​

💡The desire to use time and expertise in a meaningful way.​
🫶 A commitment to giving back and creating positive change.​
📈 A passion to make a real difference to the lives of others.​

If you would like to get involved and volunteer with Shared Interest, please contact us at [email protected]. You can visit our website to find out more.​
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Learn more: https://t.co/672ZTC0dy8 ​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

Established in 1946 as one of the world’s first Fairtrade organisations, Ten Thousand Villages (TTV) remains a pioneering ethical retailer of fairly traded products, connecting over 10,000 artisans in 24 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, to consumers in the U.S and Canada.

Our members' investments have enabled us to support TTV with finance since 1998.​

Invest ethically today:​ https://t.co/22vcHgzl6z

Read more about this story in QR 138:​
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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:​
https://t.co/7IEDQ16vhP​

Support farmers across the globe:​
https://t.co/EMsee9yTPQ​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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. ​
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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:​
https://t.co/SyZSdwO1EA​

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[SIMBI COFFEE @Simbicoffee]

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! 👇

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:​
https://t.co/6DtZrNsHXQ​

Support farmers across the globe:​
https://t.co/jXQ7uERHB4​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:​
https://t.co/QqQLsjMABv​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:​
https://t.co/ys09OFw4MC
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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:​
https://t.co/CPxVHiGzoD​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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: ​https://t.co/KZNwVAiVuG​

Find out how we support fair trade:​
https://t.co/CafLnlIJgH​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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: ​

https://t.co/aeIMa7qEGP​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:​
https://t.co/9HJxox9o7D​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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 [email protected]​

Learn more about our upcoming events:​

https://t.co/1wVrYSTNZv​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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:
https://t.co/pIDQVkeXUC

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[Shared Interest Foundation @SharedIntFdn]

Join our webinar on the 7th of May to hear from the Foundation team about our innovative new projects, which are transforming the lives of women through #shea and #vegetable enterprises in Burkina Faso and Nicaragua.
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Register:​
https://t.co/CPeyx6eQyK​

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[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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: https://t.co/NZkEvD96Lj

[Shared Interest @SharedInterest]

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 [email protected]​

Learn more about our upcoming events:​ https://t.co/g05LFIvhBm​

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[Shared Interest @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: https://t.co/ePfWF4lZ0v ​

Read Social Accounts 2026: https://t.co/lpLVlklg3C​

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