Shared Interest
| Company type | Co-operative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial Services (Fair Trade) |
| Founded | October 1990 |
| Headquarters | Pearl Assurance House, 7 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle, NE1 1EH, Tyne & Wear |
Key people | Patricia Alexander (Managing director) |
| Revenue | 1,643,643 United States dollar (2016) |
| Total assets | £43 million GBP in share capital (2019) |
Number of employees | 36 |
| Website | Official website |
Shared Interest Society Limited is a fair trade financial co-operative based in the United Kingdom formed in 1990. Today it provides credit and financial services to fair trade producers, retailers, importers and exporters throughout the world. Shared Interest works with both Fairtrade International (formerly known as Fairtrade Labelling Organizations or FLO) and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). In 2004, the Shared Interest Foundation was formed as a charitable subsidiary, providing training and support services to producers, complementing the financial services offered by the Society. Shared Interest received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2008.