Shared Interest Foundation
Providing business support to make livelihoods and living standards better for disadvantaged communities in some of the world's poorest countries. A key ongoing project is the delivery of producer training.
Activities & Mission
Providing business support to make livelihoods and living standards better for disadvantaged communities in some of the world's poorest countries. A key ongoing project is the delivery of producer training.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £522,895 | £482,163 | £464,483 | £585,761 | £107,990 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £535,992 | £351,082 | £336,143 | £545,029 | £95,318 | 2 / 5 |
| 2022 | £311,285 | £335,438 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £362,595 | £304,149 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2020 | £350,069 | £197,914 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shared Interest Foundation
What does Shared Interest Foundation do?
Providing business support to make livelihoods and living standards better for disadvantaged communities in some of the world's poorest countries. A key ongoing project is the delivery of producer training.
How much income did Shared Interest Foundation report in 2024?
Shared Interest Foundation reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £482k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shared Interest Foundation?
Shared Interest Foundation has a program ratio of 88.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shared Interest Foundation registered as a charity?
Shared Interest Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 February 2004 as charity number 1102375. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Shared Interest Foundation?
Shared Interest Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shared Interest Foundation operate?
Shared Interest Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Burkina Faso, Kenya, Nicaragua and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Shared Interest Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Shared Interest Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102375.
Details
PEARL ASSURANCE HOUSE
7 NEW BRIDGE STREET WEST
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 8AQ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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