Shared Interest Foundation (funds Fair Trade coffee & cocoa farmers)
Shared Interest Foundation is a building society with a difference. You pool small savings with others, and these are used to fund Fair Trade loans to farmers (mostly coffee, cocoa, shea nuts and handicrafts) to build their own businesses abroad, for independence and empowerment.
Over 11,000 people nationwide are helping to fund millions of people abroad, mostly women.
You an open an account from £100 or pool with up to four other people. Or open a child account which becomes theirs when they reach 16.
