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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you Sara for sharing your super drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Sara's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Check out the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 5h

A few days remain of our Fairtrade Trail taking place across Newcastle! Find fair trade artwork created by local schoolchildren at venues throughout the city which stock Fairtrade or support fair trade values. Take part in the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you Olivia for sharing your colourful drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Olivia's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Check out the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you Alfie for sharing your brilliant drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Alfie's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Check out the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another brilliant display down at Northumbria University which captures the essence of #fairtrade through the eyes of children in the north east. Check it out this week at the glass atrium of Ellison A Block on the university campus. Take part in the Fairtrade Trail: ow.ly/84Cf50ZQbXz

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you Alexis for sharing your amazing drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Alexis' artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Check out the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Some fabulous fair trade themed artwork on display at The Co-op in the Newcastle University campus. Visit The Co-op or one of the many other locations taking part in the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week, Shared Interest will join panels in Edinburgh and Bristol to lead conversations around ethical finance and responsible investment. Both events are free and form #GoodMoneyWeek. Join us in Edinburgh: Email info@edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk Join us in Bristol: ow.ly/wKXu50ZQAyZ

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you Esosa for sharing your excellent drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Esosa's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Take part in the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you Lara for sharing your lovely drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Lara's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. Take part in the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Check out this fab display at The Seven Bridges cafe, a participating venue in our Fairtrade Trail, which enters its first weekend! Be sure to check it out. Seven Bridges are a fantastic local business building bridges to employment and stability for refugees and asylum seekers in our community.

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Check out this wonderful art on display at The Co-op in Fenham, created by the imaginations of children across Newcastle who wanted to illustrate what Fairtrade means to them. Visit The Co-op or one of the many other locations taking part in the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. ow.ly/qwsu50ZQ5jk

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you Shakira for sharing your delightful drawing with us, illustrating what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Shakira's artwork along the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The work of Shared Interest encapsulates the mission of Fairtrade: supporting fair trade producers and businesses to drive meaningful change and impact in disadvantaged communities around the world. Invest ethically today: www.shared-interest.com/gb/open-a-s… #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank you Aisosa for sharing with us your beautiful drawing, showing us what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Aisosa's artwork along our #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Next week, Shared Interest will join a panel of experts in ethical finance and investment, including Rathbones Greenbank and Ethical Futures llp, to explore where our money really goes, and how we can make that money work for good. Reserve your place. Email: info@edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From supporting local businesses to empowering producers across the globe, there are many reasons to take part in the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail this #FairtradeFortnight. Learn more about the Trail: ow.ly/G8IQ50ZNpgl #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you Amna for sharing with us your brilliant drawing of what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Amna's artwork along our #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Come along to The Big Green Bash at the Newcastle Civic Centre later today, for an evening of live music, film screenings, vegan food and environmental stalls. Register for this free event: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unisons-big-…

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UNISON's Big Green Bash

Come down to Newcastle's Civic Centre to celebrate all things green and watch some films!

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fairtrade forms the fabric of fair and just trading systems across the globe. Yet, powering Fairtrade and protecting producer livelihoods can start at home, with the things we buy and the principles we embody in our daily lives. Learn more: ow.ly/LYyR50ZMzKN #FairtradeFortnight2026

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Discover something new, support local businesses and champion fairness with Newcastle's first Fairtrade Trail, co-hosted by Shared Interest. Listen to our conversation on BBC Radio Newcastle: ow.ly/W4ai50ZQ4mX Visit the Trail map and begin your adventure: ow.ly/N8mR50ZQ4mW

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you Abraham for sharing with us your fantastic drawing of what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Abraham's artwork along our #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #InvestInAFairerWorld

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For the next two weeks, people across the UK will celebrate the difference we can make when we choose Fairtrade and call for fairer systems behind the things we consume every day. Explore how Newcastle is marking #FairtradeFortnight with its first ever #FairtradeTrail: ow.ly/rtx250ZMyQL

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you Lettie for sharing with us your fantastic drawing of what Fairtrade means to you! Look out for Lettie's artwork along our #NewcastleFairtradeTrail. #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair #MrBeast #Feastables

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Fairtrade Trail begins next week, and fair trade champions across Newcastle are preparing to welcome trail-goers during Fairtrade Fortnight. Take part in the Trail: www.foodnewcastle.org/fairtrade-tra… #NewcastleFairtradeTrail #FairtradeFortnight2026 #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In two weeks time, join Shared Interest, Triodos Bank, The Global Goals Centre and Pangea at Sparks Bristol, in this free event which will explore how positive impacts can be made with any amount of money. Register: ow.ly/ezcS50ZMykM #bristolevents

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Fairtrade is more than just a label, it means: 💸 Fair prices and decent working conditions 🌍 Environmentally-friendly farming practices 📢 A strong voice for farmers and workers ⚖️ Gender equality and a better future for young people Learn more: ow.ly/ohBo50ZMwuk

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One week to go until Newcastle's first ever Fairtrade Trail is underway! For two weeks, visit any participating Trail venue and share with us the fair trade artwork on display for your chance to win Fairtrade prizes. Find the map of Trail venues and take part: ow.ly/VgnS50ZMwrH

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last year, we asked schoolchildren across Newcastle to share with us what Fairtrade means to them in a drawing. This #FairtradeFortnight, pop in to a venue on the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail to see the artwork, snap it and share it with us, for a chance to win a selection of Fairtrade prizes.

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

For two weeks, visit any of the venues on our #NewcastleFairtradeTrail Map and find fair trade themed artwork on display. Take a picture, share it with us and enter into our prize draw, with a variety of Fairtrade goodies up for grabs. Take part: ow.ly/xQQN50ZMvNP #DoItFair

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In the southern Highlands of Peru, where steep valleys and remote communities shape both landscapes and livelihoods, #CACVI is transforming the future of coffee for more than 500 smallholder farmers. Read more in QR 140: ow.ly/m6Vh50ZuGxu #positivenews

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, join us for a virtual webinar which will explore the inspiring stories of #Sacacli and #Liberation, as we mark 10 years of Shared Interest Impact Studies. Register for webinar: ow.ly/VebE50ZKiNw #investinafairerworld #impactinvestment #ethicalinvestment

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Learn more about The Fairtrade Trail, a first-of-its-kind event which will guide people through the streets of Newcastle, and to the city's finest ethical establishments. Support local. Get your steps. Power Fairtrade. Explore the #NewcastleFairtradeTrail: ow.ly/rm6Z50ZImhB

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Joining the Fairtrade Trail as a fair trade venue is simple and free. All you need to do is place a piece of fair trade art, created by local schoolchildren, somewhere in your venue and welcome trail-goers during the Fortnight. To enquire, contact info@foodnewcastle.org #newcastlefairtradetrail

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As we look to our shared future, we asked our members how they think we should reach potential investors, align with Shared Interest Foundation and impact more producers in communities across the globe, during our supporter events this year. Read more: ow.ly/yKYH50ZuGsP #positivenews

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The impact of our members' investments in the Huye district of Rwanda continues, with stories of excellence and inspiration from #SimbiCoffee, a co-operative which has grown to support over 4,500 smallholder farmers. Read more stories like this in QR 140: ow.ly/TM2R50ZuFNE

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As part of Food Newcastle's #HowayGoodFood campaign, residents are being asked to make their pledges for the future of food in our city – whether that be eating well, wasting less or shopping independent and supporting local. Take the pledge: www.foodnewcastle.org/resident-pled…

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Since 2019, our members' ethical investments have enabled us to provide finance to rural Rwandan co-operative, #HuyeMountainCoffee, which helps the business to grow, pay farmers and invest in essential facilities. Read more in QR 140: ow.ly/ZNNa50ZuFhM #positivenews

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In April, Shared Interest Finance Director, Jo Powell, alongside Head of HR, Amanda Simmons, travelled to Peru to meet some of the people behind the businesses we support. Explore stories like this and more in our blog: ow.ly/gOHX50Zla5j #Investinafairerworld #impactinvesting #peru

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Shared Interest Foundation @sharedinterestfdn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

From beekeeping in Côte d’Ivoire, to banana fibre production in Uganda, our youth projects foster inclusive and equitable futures for young people, creating a lasting impact. Support young farmers and artisans. Donate: ow.ly/YME650ZzkUP #buildingafairerworld #internationalyouthday

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In our latest quarterly magazine, we explore the impacts of our members' ethical investments within stories of hope and sustainability, featuring Rwandan co-operatives Huye and Simbi, Honduran co-operative Cafescor and Peruvian co-operative CACVI. Read QR 140: ow.ly/4Vpk50ZuEnt

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In this film, we make a Mango and Cashew loaf using #Fairtrade ingredients inspired by Ghanaian mango and cashew producer #BomartsFarms. Shared Interest has supported Bomarts through our members' ethical investments since 2013. Watch the film: www.youtube.com/shorts/WJpeSRVi2no

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Since 2021, Peruvian coffee producer Valle Grande has turned ethical investment from Shared Interest members into lasting impact on the ground. Read more in QR 139: ow.ly/83YB50ZiBzH Invest today: ow.ly/ekmM50ZiBzE #fairtrade #impactinvesting #positivenews #coffee #peru

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We had a brilliant time in Bristol, meeting supporters of Shared Interest as well as those who wished to find out more about what we do. If you want to learn more about joining our community of ethical investors, please visit: www.shared-interest.com/gb/invest #fairtrade

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

UCA SJRC is a union of coffee co-operatives responding to increasing climate pressures in Nicaragua through practical changes. Shared Interest has supported UCA SJRC since 2008. Read the full story in QR 139: ow.ly/4j2a50ZiBw8 Invest today: ow.ly/ekpe50ZiBw5 #fairtrade

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In May, we participated in a workshop for stakeholders of the Smallholder Sustainability Upscaling Programme (#SSNUP) in Luxembourg. Here, we met the team and shared experiences about Technical Assistance projects from creation to delivery. Explore our collaboration: ow.ly/e4Rz50Zl8px

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We were delighted to attend this year's BAFTS conference in Cardiff, where we connected with members of the British #fairtrade business community and joined a panel of ethical finance experts. Learn more about being a BAFTS member: bafts.org.uk/members/ #StrongerStories #FairerTrade

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Since 2013, Shared Interest has supported mango producer Bomarts. Founder, Anthony Botchway, said: “This  has strengthened relationships with farmers, ensured stable incomes, created employment opportunities for youth and women [and] supported investments and community support initiatives.” 

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Earlier this year, Shared Interest Managing Director, Kerrey, visited Rwanda to meet with some of the farming communities we support in the region., including #GardenFresh, #TropicCoffee, #SimbiCoffee and #HuyeCoffee. Explore more stories in our blog: ow.ly/Vump50ZiCqn #rwanda

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Shared Interest @shared-interest.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In May, we attended the Women in Tea and Coffee conference in London, which highlighted the divergence between the lived realities of producers and the varied expectations around what gender equality looks like – and for whom it is a priority. Catch up on the event: ow.ly/rbXG50ZiC3G

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