The Shared Interest office will be closed for Christmas from 3pm on Monday 23 December, and will re open at 9am on Thursday 2 January.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When? April 18th 2024 at 12:00pm
Join us in Manchester to hear more about our recent activities, ask questions and meet other supporters.
When? February 28th 2024 at 10:30am
Where? Zoom (Virtual)
Hear from Shared Interest Foundation's Project Manager and special guests.
When? June 21st 2023 at 12:00pm
Where? Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2BJ
We are delighted to announce the return to holding our face to face Supporter Events at venues in the UK. Join us in London to hear more about our recent activities, ask questions and meet other supporters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When? May 18th 2023 at 12:00pm
Where? Greyfriars Charteris Centre 138-140 Pleasance Edinburgh EH8 9RR
We are delighted to announce the return to holding our face to face Supporter Events at venues in the UK. Join us in Edinburgh to hear more about our recent activities, ask questions and meet other supporters.
When? March 17th 2023 at 2:00pm
Where? Online via Zoom
Our AGM will take place online on Friday 17th March at 2pm, and all Society members are invited to vote and participate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When? February 21st 2022 at 10:00am
Where? Zoom
Hear about Shared Interest Foundation's recent Climate Smart Agricultural projects.
When? January 31st 2022 at 10:00am
Where? Online via Zoom
Please note this is a members only event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When? June 3rd 2021 at 10:00am
The Shared Interest Environment Team joined our Volunteer Festival to talk about environmental awareness in our organisation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When? May 16th 2020 at 12:00pm
Where? St Georges Centre, 60 Great George Street, Leeds
Unfortunately, given the current and changing situation regarding COVID-19 we are postponing this event as the safety of our members and staff is paramount. We very much hope to hold the event later in the year but are unable to confirm the date at this time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.