Join us in Edinburgh
When? May 8th 2025 at 12:00pm
Where? Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR
Join us in Edinburgh to find out more about the work of Shared Interest and hear from our team and guest speaker.
Events Archive
BackAnnual General Meeting
When? March 14th 2025 at 2:00pm
Where? Online via Zoom
Our AGM will take place online on Friday 14th March at 2pm, and all Society members are invited to vote and participate.
Bee-coming Stronger Together: Transforming Lives in Mexico
When? September 20th 2024 at 3:00pm
During this event, we took a fascinating look into the world of Mexican beekeeping and explored how Shared Interest finance is creating a buzz of positive change for rural communities in Mexico.
An Equal Future Through Cocoa: Empowering Women Farmers in Ivory Coast
When? September 16th 2024 at 11:00am
Where? Zoom
In this event, we explored how our supporters are helping a women-led co-operative revolutionise the cocoa industry and empower female farmers.
The Business of Bees: Global Beekeeping for Community Growth
When? July 11th 2024 at 10:30am
Where? Zoom
This event explored beekeeping practices and the role of beekeeping in rural development with Shared Interest Foundation, the UK's National Beekeeping Association and Bunyangabu Beekeepers Cooperative, from western Uganda.
Join us in Bristol
When? June 14th 2024 at 12:00pm
Where? Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX
Join us in Bristol to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker.
Join us in Durham
When? April 25th 2024 at 12:00pm
Where? Durham Town Hall, DH1 3NJ
Join us in Durham to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker.
Join us in Manchester
When? April 18th 2024 at 12:00pm
Join us in Manchester to hear more about our recent activities, ask questions and meet other supporters.
Join Us to Celebrate 20 Years of our Foundation
When? February 28th 2024 at 10:30am
Where? Zoom (Virtual)
Hear from Shared Interest Foundation's Project Manager and special guests.
Volunteers Week: Our Foundation and Bukonzo
When? June 7th 2023 at 1:00pm
Where? Online
To close our Volunteer Festival 2023, the Shared Interest Foundation Team discuss their work to strengthen the resilience of Ugandan coffee farmers.
Volunteers Week: What is a Carbon Footprint?
When? June 7th 2023 at 11:00am
Where? Online
Sally Seddon, our certified carbon literate Partnership Manager, opens Day Two of our Volunteer Festival 2023 with an insightful workshop on carbon footprints. Watch the virtual session here.
Volunteers Week: Our Impact Studies
When? June 6th 2023 at 4:00pm
Where? Online
The Shared Interest Team round off Day One of our Volunteer Festival by exploring how and why we conduct our impact studies work. To learn more, watch the virtual session here.
Volunteers Week: JTS to True Origin
When? June 6th 2023 at 2:00pm
Where? Online
Tracy Mitchell, Managing Director of JTS, continues Day One of our Volunteer Festival. In case you missed it, watch the virtual session here and learn more about the JTS journey.
Volunteers Week: Ebay for Change
When? June 6th 2023 at 11:00am
Where? Online
Joanna Pollard, Project Lead of #eBayforChange, opens Day One of our Volunteer Festival 2023. In case you missed it, watch the virtual session here and learn more about the exciting project.
Join us in York
When? May 25th 2023 at 12:00pm
Where? Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
We are delighted to announce the return to holding our face to face Supporter Events at venues in the UK. Join us in York to hear more about our recent activities, ask questions and meet other supporters.
Soilless Farming: The future of food?
When? March 2nd 2023 at 10:00am
Where? Online
Watch this recording of our online event to learn more about Soilless Farming in Burkina Faso.
Fairtrade Storytelling: behind the scenes
When? January 25th 2023 at 2:00pm
Where? Online
Watch the recording of this event hosted by Fairtrade Wales and Hub Cymru Africa, along with Liberation Foods and Transform Trade.
Focus on the impact of climate change on our South American customers
When? March 7th 2022 at 2:00pm
Where? Zoom
Watch our online supporter event to hear about the impact of climate change on our South American customers.
Focus on the impact of climate change on our Central American customers
When? March 4th 2022 at 2:00pm
Where? Zoom
Watch our online supporter event to hear about the impact of climate change on our Central American customers.
Focus on the impact of climate change on our West African customers
When? March 3rd 2022 at 2:00pm
Where? Zoom
Catch up on our online supporter event to hear about the impact of climate change on our West African customers.
Put your money where your heart is - in partnership with ECCR
When? March 2nd 2022 at 12:30pm
Where? Online
In partnership with ECCR and their Money Makes Change event series, we explore how our financial decisions can help shape a fairer world.
Focus on the impact of climate change on our East African customers
When? February 24th 2022 at 2:00pm
Where? Zoom
Catch up on our online supporter event to hear about the impact of climate change on our East African customers.
Fairtrade Fortnight webinar with Shared Interest Foundation in partnership with the National Campaigner Committee
When? February 22nd 2022 at 11:00am
Where? Online
Join Kodzo Korkortsi, Foundation Manager live from Ghana as we explore the challenges faced by cocoa farmers in the region.
Focus on Shared Interest Foundation's recent Climate Smart Agricultural projects
When? February 21st 2022 at 10:00am
Where? Zoom
Hear about Shared Interest Foundation's recent Climate Smart Agricultural projects.
Strategic Review workshops
When? January 31st 2022 at 10:00am
Where? Online via Zoom
Please note this is a members only event.
Farming for a Climate-Friendly Future - Hear how producers are working to combat climate change
When? November 10th 2021 at 11:00am
We held a virtual event on the 10th November 2021 hearing about the challenges facing communities as a result of climate change. To view the event recording click here.
Notice of General Meeting
When? September 29th 2021 at 10:00am
Where? Zoom
Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of Shared Interest Society will be held from 10am on 29 September 2021.
Supporter Event ~ Central America
When? June 15th 2021 at 3:00pm
Where? Online
Join us for our online supporter event and hear from Michael Woodard, Commercial Advisor & Vice-President of Coproexnic, sesame seed and peanuts producer based in Nicaragua and also Dan Binks, Managing Director at Liberation Nuts.
The Future for Fair Trade Campaigning
When? June 3rd 2021 at 11:00am
We were delighted to be joined by Fairtrade Campaigner, Joanna Pollard at our Volunteer Festival to hear about what campaigning looks like going forward.
Planning and Executing Longitudinal Case Studies
When? June 3rd 2021 at 10:30am
Programme Manager, Kodzo Korkortsi spoke at our Volunteer Festival about the method and impact of longitudinal case studies. Watch the recording of the event here.
Shared Interest Environment Awareness
When? June 3rd 2021 at 10:00am
The Shared Interest Environment Team joined our Volunteer Festival to talk about environmental awareness in our organisation.
Growing Fairer Futures
When? June 3rd 2021 at 9:30am
Shared Interest Foundation Development Officer, Harriet Urwin was joined by coffee co-operative Kopakama at our Volunteer Festival, to speak about our Growing Fairer Futures project in Rwanda. Watch the recording of the event here.
Costa Rica discovering its beauty and magic
When? June 3rd 2021 at 9:00am
Customer Representative for Central America, Karolina Jimenez joined us at our Volunteer Festival from Costa Rica to share the beauty of her home region.
Supporter Event ~ East Africa
When? May 27th 2021 at 2:00pm
Where? Online
Join us for our online supporter event and learn about coffee production from Pastor Japhet of coffee co-operative Cogagi, based in Rwanda and Chris Thompson, Head of Sales and Marketing for Cafedirect.
Supporter event ~ West Africa
When? May 19th 2021 at 2:00pm
Where? Online
Join us for our online supporter event and learn about cocoa production in West Africa from Daniel Amponsah, President of cocoa co-operative, Asunafo and Adam Brett, Founder of Tropical Wholefoods.
AGM Workshops ~ 3pm
When? March 12th 2021 at 3:00pm
Where? Online via Zoom
We will be holding a number of workshops in the afternoon following the AGM, on the 12th March 2021. Click READ MORE to find out how you can join us.
AGM Workshops ~ 2pm
When? March 12th 2021 at 2:00pm
Where? Online via Zoom
We will be holding a number of workshops in the afternoon following the AGM, on the 12th March 2021. Click READ MORE to find out how you can join us.
Join us in Glasgow
When? June 10th 2020 at 12:00pm
Where? The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow
Join us in Glasgow to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker from the Fairtrade movement.
Postponement of events
When? May 16th 2020 at 12:00pm
Where? Leeds, London, Bristol and Glasgow
Unfortunately, given the current and changing situation regarding COVID-19 we are postponing all of our upcoming events as the safety of our members and staff is paramount. We very much hope to hold the events later in the year but are unable to confirm the date at this time.
Greenbelt
When? August 23rd 2019 at 9:00am
Where? Boughton House, Northamptonshire, NN14 3AG
We will be attending Greenbelt Festival for the first time and are looking forward to meeting attendees of this well-established event.
Just V Show
When? July 5th 2019 at 10:00am
Where? Olympia Grand, Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London
We will be attending the Just V Show in London to meet those looking to make more conscious lifestyle choices. This is a three-day event aimed at those seeking products with an ethical, social and environmental awareness.
Join us in Cambridge
When? June 26th 2019 at 12:00pm
Where? Howard Building, Downing College, Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
Join us in Cambridge to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker from the Fairtrade movement.
Join us in Brighton
When? June 13th 2019 at 12:00pm
Where? Brighthelm, Church & Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
Join us in Brighton to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker from the Fairtrade movement.
Festival of Nature
When? June 8th 2019 at 10:00am
Where? Bristol Harbourside
We return to this excellent festival with our partners Bristol Fair Trade Network. Come along to explore, discover and learn about Fairtrade and the producers behind the products.
Join us in Sheffield
When? May 22nd 2019 at 12:00pm
Where? Showroom Workstation 15 Paternoster Row Sheffield S1 2BX
Join us in Sheffield to find out more about Shared Interest, learn about our impact and hear from our guest speaker from the Fairtrade movement.
Thinking Evening – Sustainable St Albans Festival
When? May 15th 2019 at 7:30pm
Where? Marlborough Road Methodist Church, 69 Marlborough Rd, St Albans AL1 3XG
Learn how some of your favourite Fairtrade products are made. Sharing stories of change, hope and opportunity we will explore the transformative potential of our everyday actions.
#Balance For Better. Shared Interest offers a global insight
When? March 8th 2019 at 1:30pm
Where? Northern Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Abbott's Hill, Gateshead, NE8 3DF
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day. Our colleagues from Peru, Ghana and Kenya will share stories about the challenges faced by women in their regions, as they work to better their lives and their communities.
Annual General Meeting 2019
When? March 8th 2019 at 10:00am
Where? Northern Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Abbott's Hill, Gateshead, NE8 3DF
Join us for our 29th AGM.
Thinking Lunch – Investing in a Fairer World
When? February 7th 2019 at 12:30pm
Where? Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3XQ
Thinking Lunch – Investing in a Fairer World. Our Volunteer Engagement Manager, Sally Seddon will be introducing Shared Interest over lunch followed by discussion.
Portsmouth Supporter Day
When? October 19th 2018 at 12:30pm
Where? Room 4 at the Somerstown Central Community Hub, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth, Southsea, PO5 4JJ
Shared Interest investors and supporters are invited to join us for an informal lunch and short presentation on Friday 19th 4th October 2018.
Aberdeen Supporter Day
When? October 4th 2018 at 11:30am
Where? Pebble Room, Inspire Building, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5HP
Shared Interest investors and supporters are invited to join us for an informal lunch and short presentation on Thursday 4th October 2018.
Annual General Meeting
When? March 9th 2018 at 10:00am
Where? Northern Design Centre, Gateshead
The 2018 AGM will take place at the Design Centre, Baltic Business Quarter, Abbott's Hill, Gateshead on Friday 9 March.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2018
When? February 26th 2018 at 9:00am
Where? UK wide
Fairtrade Fortnight is a fun-filled highlight of the year, when campaigners, businesses, schools and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow our food in developing countries.