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

Our Board members are a collective of passionate specialists within the international trade and development sector, committed to guiding Shared Interest into the future, whilst helping us to achieve sustainability and impact across our work. ​ In these slides, meet our newest Board member, Charlotte Beacon, former CEO of #TransformTrade with a wealth of experience working closely with producers in Africa and South Asia through the work of #FairtradeFoundation and #ChristianAid.​ Meet our Board members:​ ow.ly/GNlo50YW6Te​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

Shared Interest was honoured with special recognition last week by Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (Ministerio del Ambiente Perú, #MINAM) and coffee co-operative CAC Alta Montaña, during #ImpactaVerde (‘Green Impact’). ​ This event serves to promote and mobilise financing for 100 sustainable enterprises in Peru. As an ethical investor, we were recognised for working hand-in-hand with producers to realise transformative and sustainable growth, contributing to a stronger bioeconomy within the Peruvian Amazon.​ Presenting at the event, coffee and cocoa co-operative, CAC Alta Montaña, spotlighted the speed, attentiveness and professionalism of Shared Interest’s support. ​ Reflecting on what set Shared Interest apart from other social lenders, Robert Huaman, General Manager of CAC Alta Montaña, said:​ "We found in Shared Interest the opportunity to integrate our financial projections. Additionally, its assessment framework remains aligned with cooperative principles and supports a social approach in which the producer is the ultimate beneficiary."​ Congratulations to the fellow organisations who also received recognition for their unwavering commitment to biodiversity, including NESsT, Beneficial Returns , Fair Capital , ResponsAbility Investments AG, Root Capital and Amazonia Impact Ventures. Read more stories like this in our blog:​ ow.ly/GPzI50Z6IyU​ #ImpactaVerde #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopment #NatureFinance #Agroforestry #Peru

In our hometown of Newcastle, #UNISON are marking #GreatBigGreenWeek from the 8th to the 14th of June, with a range of community-centred activities which will bring people together to improve wellbeing and inspire climate action. This event forms UNISON’s wider ‘Year of Green Activity’, an initiative which will platform actionable steps towards a greener future throughout 2026. If you are interested in participating in any of these events, please sign up here: ow.ly/MqN750Z8QeZ Join us in advocating for nature, the climate and cleaner, greener neighbourhoods. #GBGW #YOGA #climateaction #investinafairerworld

Thought about investing, but also want to make a real and lasting difference with your money?​ Meet us in Bristol on June 19th for our final supporter event of 2026, and find out how you can join our community of over 10,000 ethical investors in the UK. Learn more about the event and register:​ shared-interest.com/gb/news-…​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #financewithahumanface #impactinvesting #bristol #doitfair

Limited places remain for Shared Interest's upcoming event in The Watershed at Bristol's historic harbourside on Friday, 19th June. ​Whether you would like to learn more about our pioneering work in person, hear from members of our leadership team or connect with like-minded supporters of #fairtrade, #sustainabledevelopment and #tradejustice, come along and we would be delighted to welcome you. ​Register for the event: ​ forms.office.com/e/4WDBARRnA…​ #Investinafairerworld #fairtrade #impactinvesting #ethicalinvesting #bristol #doitfair

As Volunteers' Week draws to a close, Mike and Ruth have invested with Shared Interest since 2015. ​ ​In the short film below, find out about some of the things Mike and Ruth have supported us with as volunteers and why they chose to become volunteer champions.​ Watch film: ow.ly/KEaZ50Z5AHE If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact us at volunteers@shared-interest.com​ #volunteerforafairerworld

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:​ ow.ly/pmAU50Z5vOU​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

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 volunteers@shared-interest.com ​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

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 volunteers@shared-interest.com or 0191 233 9101. ​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

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 volunteers@shared-interest.com. You can visit our website to find out more.​ ​ Learn more: ow.ly/ipNW50Z5v7P ​ #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

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:​ shared-interest.com/gb/inves… Read more about this story in QR 138:​ shared-interest.com/gb/inves… #Investinafairerworld #forjusticenotprofit #fairtrade #financewithahumanface

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-…​ #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-…​ #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