If you'd like to become an expert in how #CommunityEnergy (and other #CommunityOwnership -based orgs) can raise risk capital to finance their projects using #CommunityShares then this is the training for you:
It's back!
Our new practitioner training is now live.
This is a great opportunity to learn all about the basics of community shares and all the technical details too.
Find out more and secure your place now >>
www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
Our new practitioner training is now live.
This is a great opportunity to learn all about the basics of community shares and all the technical details too.
Find out more and secure your place now >>
www.uk.coop/events-and-t...
October 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If you'd like to become an expert in how #CommunityEnergy (and other #CommunityOwnership -based orgs) can raise risk capital to finance their projects using #CommunityShares then this is the training for you:
Sports Fan Hub vs Fan Owned Teams Which Wins Fans
https://nexuspeak.live/sports-fan-hub-vs-fan-owned-teams-which-wins-fans/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#fanownedsportsteams #communityshares #sportsownershipmodels
https://nexuspeak.live/sports-fan-hub-vs-fan-owned-teams-which-wins-fans/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#fanownedsportsteams #communityshares #sportsownershipmodels
August 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Sports Fan Hub vs Fan Owned Teams Which Wins Fans
https://nexuspeak.live/sports-fan-hub-vs-fan-owned-teams-which-wins-fans/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#fanownedsportsteams #communityshares #sportsownershipmodels
https://nexuspeak.live/sports-fan-hub-vs-fan-owned-teams-which-wins-fans/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#fanownedsportsteams #communityshares #sportsownershipmodels
"If you've ever felt that the only way to create impact is to give money away — this is your chance to rethink that."
"85,000 people across the UK have invested their own money into community energy projects."
"Not donated. Invested."
From our Fundraising & Project Development Officer Sanju.
"85,000 people across the UK have invested their own money into community energy projects."
"Not donated. Invested."
From our Fundraising & Project Development Officer Sanju.
#communityenergy #communityshares #socialimpact #impactinvesting #ethicalinvestment #climateaction #fuelpoverty #ledlighting #cooperat | 🐝Sanju Soman
85,000 people across the UK have invested their own money into community energy projects. Not donated. Invested. They got their capital back with interest while funding solar panels on schools, LED lighting...
buff.ly
March 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
"If you've ever felt that the only way to create impact is to give money away — this is your chance to rethink that."
"85,000 people across the UK have invested their own money into community energy projects."
"Not donated. Invested."
From our Fundraising & Project Development Officer Sanju.
"85,000 people across the UK have invested their own money into community energy projects."
"Not donated. Invested."
From our Fundraising & Project Development Officer Sanju.
UK #CommunityShares Booster Fund gets extra £560k from Access Fund for Social Investment for allocation by @cooperativesuk.bsky.social and @coopfinance.bsky.social and extending it past end of 2025
#coops #communitybusiness #IYC2025
#coops #communitybusiness #IYC2025
Community Shares Booster Fund extended past end of year
Access - the Foundation for Social Investment has added £560k to the Community Shares Booster Fund, for allocation by Co-operatives UK and CCF
www.thenews.coop
March 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
UK #CommunityShares Booster Fund gets extra £560k from Access Fund for Social Investment for allocation by @cooperativesuk.bsky.social and @coopfinance.bsky.social and extending it past end of 2025
#coops #communitybusiness #IYC2025
#coops #communitybusiness #IYC2025
Wonderful to hear about the community coming together to sustain it's local pub, creating new homes and allotments!
#communityshares
#cooperatives
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#communityshares
#cooperatives
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio 4 - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to BBC Radio 4 on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Wonderful to hear about the community coming together to sustain it's local pub, creating new homes and allotments!
#communityshares
#cooperatives
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#communityshares
#cooperatives
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Love this @culturalclare.bsky.social - we have a couple of case studies of how community-owned pubs have used #SocialInvestment (inc. #blendedfinance #communityshares and #crowdfunding) to their re-open doors.
Most recent one here > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Most recent one here > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub) | Good Finance
Glan Yr Afon is a valued pub within the community in Pennal, which came under hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now community-owned after an initiative to save the pub.
www.goodfinance.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Love this @culturalclare.bsky.social - we have a couple of case studies of how community-owned pubs have used #SocialInvestment (inc. #blendedfinance #communityshares and #crowdfunding) to their re-open doors.
Most recent one here > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Most recent one here > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
January 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Huge congratulations too, to fellow Booster investees and Co-operatives UK members Holmfirth Tech and @yorspace.bsky.social, also shortlisted.
Read the Bramley Baths story: buff.ly/KE92uS9
#CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Coops #CommunityOwnership
Read the Bramley Baths story: buff.ly/KE92uS9
#CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Coops #CommunityOwnership
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Huge congratulations too, to fellow Booster investees and Co-operatives UK members Holmfirth Tech and @yorspace.bsky.social, also shortlisted.
Read the Bramley Baths story: buff.ly/KE92uS9
#CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Coops #CommunityOwnership
Read the Bramley Baths story: buff.ly/KE92uS9
#CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Coops #CommunityOwnership
🔎 See our latest news story for more info about both funds: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ
#CommunityBusiness #ComShares #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Cooperatives #CommunityOwned #LowCarbon #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendly
#CommunityBusiness #ComShares #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Cooperatives #CommunityOwned #LowCarbon #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendly
buff.ly
March 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🔎 See our latest news story for more info about both funds: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ
#CommunityBusiness #ComShares #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Cooperatives #CommunityOwned #LowCarbon #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendly
#CommunityBusiness #ComShares #CommunityShares #SocialInvestment #Cooperatives #CommunityOwned #LowCarbon #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #EnvironmentallyFriendly
We want to share why we think the Kent Community Energy share offer is an exciting investment opportunity for individuals who want to align their investments with their values. (thread)
Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-...
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityShares #SolarEnergy
Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-...
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityShares #SolarEnergy
August 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We want to share why we think the Kent Community Energy share offer is an exciting investment opportunity for individuals who want to align their investments with their values. (thread)
Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-...
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityShares #SolarEnergy
Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-...
#CommunityEnergy #CommunityShares #SolarEnergy
Hey @richardedwards.me I can't help wondering if Nook CRM might be able to play nicely with this Civi #communityshares extension for #communityenergy
www.thirdsectordesign.org/powering-ene...
www.thirdsectordesign.org/powering-ene...
Powering energy co-ops with community shares – Third Sector Design
www.thirdsectordesign.org
August 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hey @richardedwards.me I can't help wondering if Nook CRM might be able to play nicely with this Civi #communityshares extension for #communityenergy
www.thirdsectordesign.org/powering-ene...
www.thirdsectordesign.org/powering-ene...
I should've tagged the #CommunityShares Unit on here too! @comshares.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 9:28 AM
I should've tagged the #CommunityShares Unit on here too! @comshares.bsky.social
Lots more about #CommunityShares here www.uk.coop/support-your...
Community Shares
£200 million has been raised through community shares by more than 126,000 people since 2012. We work to grow the community shares market through our leadership in best practice standards and investin...
www.uk.coop
December 2, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Lots more about #CommunityShares here www.uk.coop/support-your...
But the FSMA exemptions make it possible for Societies to easily and cheaply offer #CommunityShares to the general public in ways Companies are unable to do.
December 2, 2024 at 9:21 AM
But the FSMA exemptions make it possible for Societies to easily and cheaply offer #CommunityShares to the general public in ways Companies are unable to do.
Technically the cap is something like "enough to attract and retain investment".
Societies offer #WithdrawableShares (what have become known as #CommunityShares) which are not supposed to be purely about financial return and are exempt from various parts of the FSMA that regulates share offers
Societies offer #WithdrawableShares (what have become known as #CommunityShares) which are not supposed to be purely about financial return and are exempt from various parts of the FSMA that regulates share offers
December 2, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Technically the cap is something like "enough to attract and retain investment".
Societies offer #WithdrawableShares (what have become known as #CommunityShares) which are not supposed to be purely about financial return and are exempt from various parts of the FSMA that regulates share offers
Societies offer #WithdrawableShares (what have become known as #CommunityShares) which are not supposed to be purely about financial return and are exempt from various parts of the FSMA that regulates share offers
We’ve hit £175,600 in community share pledges! 🎉 So close to our target – but the deadline’s coming fast ⏳ Apply by 21st April to join the Glenuig Inn buyout. Not able to invest? You can still donate directly or via our crowd funder💚.
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn
April 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We’ve hit £175,600 in community share pledges! 🎉 So close to our target – but the deadline’s coming fast ⏳ Apply by 21st April to join the Glenuig Inn buyout. Not able to invest? You can still donate directly or via our crowd funder💚.
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn
🎉 BIG NEWS – We’ve hit £152,000 in share offer pledges! 💚
Thank you for the amazing support so far!
⏳ Deadline: 21 April
Apply for shares, donate via Crowdfunder, or support directly:
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn #SupportLocal
Thank you for the amazing support so far!
⏳ Deadline: 21 April
Apply for shares, donate via Crowdfunder, or support directly:
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn #SupportLocal
April 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🎉 BIG NEWS – We’ve hit £152,000 in share offer pledges! 💚
Thank you for the amazing support so far!
⏳ Deadline: 21 April
Apply for shares, donate via Crowdfunder, or support directly:
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn #SupportLocal
Thank you for the amazing support so far!
⏳ Deadline: 21 April
Apply for shares, donate via Crowdfunder, or support directly:
👉 glenuigcommunityinn.org/support-us
#CommunityShares #GlenuigInn #SupportLocal
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/WoYJqHQ #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
💪 Learn how community shares are transforming local investment by empowering individuals to become shareholders and decision-makers in their communities.
🔗 Click here >> buff.ly/OBX5Iwt
#CommunityShares #communitybusiness
🔗 Click here >> buff.ly/OBX5Iwt
#CommunityShares #communitybusiness
May 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💪 Learn how community shares are transforming local investment by empowering individuals to become shareholders and decision-makers in their communities.
🔗 Click here >> buff.ly/OBX5Iwt
#CommunityShares #communitybusiness
🔗 Click here >> buff.ly/OBX5Iwt
#CommunityShares #communitybusiness
Can you help our members Bramley Baths reach their fundraising target by the end of the month? The baths are selling community shares to raise funds for the restoration of the baths.
Find out more on our website:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/final-chance...
#CommunityShares #Crowdfunding
Find out more on our website:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/final-chance...
#CommunityShares #Crowdfunding
February 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Can you help our members Bramley Baths reach their fundraising target by the end of the month? The baths are selling community shares to raise funds for the restoration of the baths.
Find out more on our website:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/final-chance...
#CommunityShares #Crowdfunding
Find out more on our website:
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/final-chance...
#CommunityShares #Crowdfunding
Can you help our members Bramley Baths reach their fundraising target by the end of February?
The Baths are selling community shares to raise funds to repair their roof and install energy saving solutions.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bramley-ba...
#Crowdfunding #CommunityShares
The Baths are selling community shares to raise funds to repair their roof and install energy saving solutions.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bramley-ba...
#Crowdfunding #CommunityShares
January 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Can you help our members Bramley Baths reach their fundraising target by the end of February?
The Baths are selling community shares to raise funds to repair their roof and install energy saving solutions.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bramley-ba...
#Crowdfunding #CommunityShares
The Baths are selling community shares to raise funds to repair their roof and install energy saving solutions.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bramley-ba...
#Crowdfunding #CommunityShares
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/4i8dXr4 #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
March 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🙌 Great news for community business – the #ComShares Booster Fund is extending its support for community share offers, with a new tranche of funding: £360,000 for match equity investment and £200,000 for development grants. 🔎 Find out more: buff.ly/4i8dXr4 #CommunityBusiness #CommunityShares
🤔Thinking of working together as a community to raise your own investment for a project you care about?
#CommunityShares could be for you!
🆘the Booster Fund has early stage advice, development grants and investment available.
📈Find out more here:
www.uk.coop/support-your...
#CommunityShares could be for you!
🆘the Booster Fund has early stage advice, development grants and investment available.
📈Find out more here:
www.uk.coop/support-your...
December 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM
🤔Thinking of working together as a community to raise your own investment for a project you care about?
#CommunityShares could be for you!
🆘the Booster Fund has early stage advice, development grants and investment available.
📈Find out more here:
www.uk.coop/support-your...
#CommunityShares could be for you!
🆘the Booster Fund has early stage advice, development grants and investment available.
📈Find out more here:
www.uk.coop/support-your...
📚A community owned bookshop in #Devon? yes please!
@thebookery.bsky.social is raising #communityshares to invest in their lovely bookshop and changing their high street through collectively owning a vital piece of it!
Find out more here - thebookery.org.uk/shareoffer/ 😀
@thebookery.bsky.social is raising #communityshares to invest in their lovely bookshop and changing their high street through collectively owning a vital piece of it!
Find out more here - thebookery.org.uk/shareoffer/ 😀
December 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM
📚A community owned bookshop in #Devon? yes please!
@thebookery.bsky.social is raising #communityshares to invest in their lovely bookshop and changing their high street through collectively owning a vital piece of it!
Find out more here - thebookery.org.uk/shareoffer/ 😀
@thebookery.bsky.social is raising #communityshares to invest in their lovely bookshop and changing their high street through collectively owning a vital piece of it!
Find out more here - thebookery.org.uk/shareoffer/ 😀