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A meeting of hearts and minds

Shared Interest was set up in 1990 and brings together a community of over 12,000 people in the UK with a shared goal of investing in a fairer world.

If you are a UK resident and you want to do amazing things with your money, then a Shared Interest Share Account will appeal to you.

You can start changing lives with £100.

These vital funds are used to provide finance to fair trade farmers and craftspeople in 45 countries around the world. It is simple: your ethical investment will change lives.

The interest rate offered to members from 1st October 2023 is 0.25%.

Image: CAYAT co-operative cocoa farmer Soumia Affouo carries freshly harvested cocoa beans on a farm in Ivory Coast. 

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Make a positive difference with an ethical investment

We will keep you updated on how your money is helping to pay farmers when their harvest is ready, or enabling craftspeople to source vital materials.

Apply today and see what a difference your ethical investment can make.

Once your Share Account is open, you can add to your investment by standing order, bank transfer, cheque, or using your debit card within our secure online portal.  You can withdraw money if you need it, or you may choose to build up your ethical investment; the maximum amount is £100,000.

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