Shared Interest
Our mission is to provide financial services and business support to make livelihoods and living standards better for people as they trade their way out of poverty.
We work collaboratively and innovatively with those who share our commitment to fair and just trade. With a community of investors and the support of donors and volunteers, we seek to contribute to a world where justice is at the heart of trade finance.
ABOUT US:
Shared Interest transforms the lives of smallholder farmers and artisans. Based in the UK we aim to alleviate poverty by helping people in remote and disadvantaged communities in developing countries, to trade, and earn a living. We use investment from people living in the UK to provide loans to fair trade businesses worldwide. Last year we lent nearly £70 million to over 200 customers across the world.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS:
Our work is not just about providing finance on fair terms. The fair trade producers we help say that we have helped transform their communities. Last year, our members helped make a positive impact on the lives of 470,000 individuals.
OUR VALUES:
We will conduct our business in a manner which reflects the principles of love, justice and stewardship. We will: Work co-operatively with our members as we take and share risk Value and engage our donors and supporters Encourage the commitment, talents and energy of our staff in an environment of mutual respect Work to recognised fair trade standards Respect the diversity of different cultures Place partnership at the heart of what we do
THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF:
Our Impact on the lives of those we work to support
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE:
Fairness, Responsibility, Positivity and Innovation
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT:
We provide finance with a human face
