As the UK finally approved its trade agreement with the European Union (EU) on 30th December, it transpired that trade deals between the UK and some countries had not been finalised in time for Britain exiting the EU the following day. Ghana is one of the countries still hoping to finalise a free trade agreement, and is operating under interim terms as negotiations take place.
Shared Interest Managing Director, Patricia Alexander, has been recognised for exceptional leadership for her response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to develop across the world, we are met with new challenges that test our resilience as a business. Our thoughts go out to those suffering and we thank those on the front line who are supporting us all during the crisis.
Bukonzo Organic Farmers Co-operative Union (BOCU) is the first beneficiary of our Livelihood Security Fund. The Ugandan Fairtrade coffee co-operative has told us that this support will reach 1,200 people.
After a decade of sourcing cocoa and sugar from smallholder farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, Fiji and Malawi, Nestlé has announced that, from October, its KitKat bars in the UK and Ireland will no longer be certified Fairtrade
Shared Interest Foundation is relaunching its Livelihood Security Fund for developing world producers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our charity is now appealing for donations to help farmers and workers in African and Latin American communities.
The NatWest SE100 celebrates the growth, impact and resilience of social ventures in the UK – by naming the most impressive 100 social enterprises of the year in a top 100 Index, and giving eight SE100 Social Business Awards for the most outstanding achievers.
We are delighted to share the news that Shared Interest has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development.
Our 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, on the banks of the River Tyne in Gateshead.
Our 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Northern Design Centre on the banks of the River Tyne in Gateshead.
As we enter our 30th year, it is with heartfelt sadness we share news that our founder Mark Hayes passed away on the 15th December after a long illness. I am sure you will join me in sending sincere condolences to his family.
We were delighted to hear that our Managing Director, Patricia Alexander was named the winner in the Global Impact category at the North East Times Impact Awards.
We are pleased to inform you that the Rule changes, approved by members at the March AGM, have been registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and are now incorporated into our Terms and Conditions.
Despite the progress made in increasing the availability of financial services, the majority of people living in developing countries struggle to access finance. Read more about the buyers we are working with across the globe here.
In October this year, Shared Interest Managing Director, Patricia Alexander was named as one of the top 100 Women in Social Enterprise at the prestigious awards held in London.
We are delighted to report that, following a surge of support, Traidcraft will not cease trading as announced on 31st December but will continue with a reduced range of products.
Our Managing Director, Patricia Alexander talks to North East Times about how Shared Interest is using investors’ money to transform the lives of some of the World’s most disadvantaged communities.
THIS FAIRTADE FORTNIGHT, the UK’s leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer Greggs is helping farmers in the developing world to earn a better living. With more than 1,850 shops across the UK, Greggs has opened an ethical investment account with Shared Interest.
Thank you to our supporters who get in touch inviting us to speak about Shared Interest to their local groups and networks. These opportunities help us spread the word about the work that we do to new audeinces who we would otherwise be unable to reach.
Over 300 supporters joined us at our events in Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool and London. Investors, volunteers, and those entirely new to Shared Interest, heard from a different key speaker at each city.
We are delighted to announce that both Shared Interest Society and our charity Shared Interest Foundation have been recognised for a series of prestigious awards.
On Sunday 11 September, five runners joined 57,000 others to line the streets of Newcastle to take part in this year's Great North Run, in aid of our sister charity, Shared Interest Foundation.
In 2015 Shared Interest saw it's 25th anniversary, we celebrated the occassion with a commemorative flag which travelled the globe, a fantastic AGM on the banks of the Tyne, as well as surpassing our targets of investment and lending.
We have launched a new and improved online portal called Our Shared Interest, which will be more interactive. You will be able to change details such as your address, and eventually make transactions online – both adding to and withdrawing from your Share Account.
Shared Interest's investment offer has been awarded the Community Shares Standard Mark - a new voluntary scheme awarded to share offers that meet good practice standards.