Shared Interest Society

11/06/2026

Shared Interest was honoured with special recognition last month th by Peru’s Ministry of the Environment (Ministerio del Ambiente Perú, ) and coffee co-operative CAC Alta Montaña, during (‘Green Impact’). ​

This event serves to promote and mobilise financing for 100 sustainable enterprises in Peru.

As an ethical investor, we were recognised by presenting co-operative, CAC Alta Montaña, for working hand-in-hand with producers to realise transformative and sustainable growth, contributing to a stronger bioeconomy within the Peruvian Amazon.​

Congratulations to the fellow organisations who also received recognised for their unwavering commitment to biodiversity 💚 NESsT Beneficial Returns , , responsAbility Investments AG, Root Capital and .

Read more stories like this in our blog:​
https://ow.ly/hSIg50Z6IyZ​

09/06/2026

In our hometown, Unison Newcastle City are marking 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: https://ow.ly/NL1550Z8Qf2

Join us in advocating for nature, the climate and cleaner, greener neighbourhoods.

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08/06/2026

We are an ethical investment society working at the heart of since 1990. Our community of over 10,000 ethical investors in the UK, enable us to deliver long-term, meaningful support to farmers and artisans across the globe.

Whether you would like to learn more about our work in person, connect with like-minded supporters of fair trade or meet with our team and ask us any questions, please come along and we would be delighted to welcome you.

The event is free to attend, whilst refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/4WDBARRnAH

08/06/2026

We host events at several cities across the UK every year.​ These events offer a unique opportunity to learn more about Shared Interest and the impact of our community of ethical investors.

In the last year, our members helped us to generate over £50 million for businesses of farmers and craftspeople in 42 countries across the globe.

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 the year, and find out how you can , with an organisation that has worked at the heart of the movement since 1990.

Learn more about the event and register:​
https://www.shared-interest.com/gb/news-events/events/join-us-bristol​

sparksbristol

08/06/2026

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 , and , come along and we would be delighted to welcome you.

​Register for the event: ​
https://forms.office.com/e/4WDBARRnAH​

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05/06/2026

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: https://ow.ly/7FZE50Z5AHF

If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer, contact us at [email protected]​

Mike and Ruth have invested with Shared Interest since 2015. ​In ...

04/06/2026

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:​
https://ow.ly/gMRG50Z5vOS​

volunteersweek

03/06/2026

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 [email protected] ​

02/06/2026

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 [email protected] or 0191 233 9101. ​

01/06/2026

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 [email protected]. You can visit our website to find out more.​
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Learn more: https://ow.ly/i8Gt50Z5v7M ​