The role of volunteers at Shared Interest is invaluable. In 2024 alone, 92 people contributed their time and skills to a range of activities which supported our vital work across the globe. We are excited to announce that we are currently inviting people to register their

Bukonzo is a coffee co-operative located in the Rwenzori Region of western Uganda. Established in 2009, Bukonzo supports 4,102 farmer members, each growing coffee along the slopes of the Rwenzori mountain range which separates Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In our new blog, we take a look at Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership's new Fairtrade directory, which contains the details of many exciting local businesses which offer a diverse range of Fairtrade products. The businesses within the directory proudly support the movement's

The Journal of Fair Trade aims to be a source of leading research on fair trade, helping advocates propel the movement forward and simplify key concepts. The Journal is free and has a readership of over 60,000 people. Read the Journal of Fair Trade:

Find us on the back cover of the latest issue of Positive News magazine! Pictured on the cover, Rosine Aké Bekoin, farmer of Ivorian cocoa producer CAYAT, holds a coffee seedling in the co-operative’s agroforestry nursery. Shared Interest has supported CAYAT since 2016,

Our spring member magazine is available to read now. This issue includes inspiring stories of producers we are empowering with finance in Peru and Uganda. It also includes highlights from our Annual General Meeting, updates on our forthcoming member events and reflections of

Happy Easter from the Shared Interest team. We hope the long weekend ahead brings you rest, reflection and (hopefully) some delicious fair trade chocolates! #investinafairerworld #fairtrade

Newcastle has a very proud history of championing the Fairtrade movement. In our new blog, developed in collaboration with Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership, find out more about the recent and upcoming events happening in and around the city which are mobilising support and

In our spring member magazine, learn more about Gisha Coffee, the Ugandan coffee co-operative whose rapid yet sustainable growth is transforming Uganda’s coffee industry and empowering farmers by connecting their high-quality coffee to global markets. Read QR 135:

In the remote province of Rodríguez de Mendoza, Peru, the COOPARM co-operative is a driving force in sustainable coffee production, empowering 542 coffee farmers to access fair trade markets and adopt environmentally responsible practices. Learn more about COOPARM's deep-rooted

In marking 35 years of Shared Interest, we also approach a significant milestone in the history of the organisation, as we prepare to say farewell to Patricia Alexander, our long-serving Managing Director, who will be retiring later this year. Since joining Shared Interest in

“Fairtrade is about much more than better prices, it’s about strengthening communities” – Shared Interest managing director, Patricia Alexander Partner content supported by Shared Interest positive.news/society/fairtr…

Fairtrade certification changed the way we shop. Where is it headed now? As we approach WorldFairTradeDay on the heels of the 30th anniversary of Fairtrade Intl in the UK, Positive News asks this important question. For us, Fairtrade is not an add-on to what we do: it is at the heart of

This Saturday, we mark World Fair Trade day, an inclusive, global celebration which shines a spotlight on the transformative power of the Fair Trade movement and business model. Like Shared Interest, Fair Trade businesses stand for social and economic justice. But these

Our Annual General Meeting is an inclusive event which provides Shared Interest members the opportunity to receive deeper insights into our work and updates on the impact of their investment. It also enables our members to have their voices heard and provide the Shared Interest

We held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Friday 14th March, welcoming 134 members from across the country. Shared Interest Chair, Dr Yvonne Gale, opened the meeting, saying: “Your unwavering support ensures we continue making a difference in communities worldwide.

As we mark #VolunteersWeek this week, we want to express our unwavering appreciation for our volunteers, who are at the heart of everything we do. We are incredibly grateful to each of the 93 individuals who choose to volunteer with us. Ivar is one of those individuals. A

Elizabeth, Shared Interest Customer Representative for South America, recently visited El Quinacho, a co-operative of small-scale cocoa producers based in Sivia town, Ayacucho - a region in the central jungle of Peru. During her visit, El Quinacho farmers gave Elizabeth a tour

Since the start of our story in 1990, as pioneers of ethical investment in fair trade, to today, as supporters of producers in 47 countries, Shared Interest has continued to stand at the forefront of sustainable finance. As Shared Interest marks 35 years of investing in a fairer