Community Shares Unit

@comshares

Raising standards & awareness of community shares - a unique way to create community and co-operative businesses. Delivered by @CooperativesUK & co
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New Community Share Offer from @staffscommunityenergy complete with the Standard Mark. Investments from £100 each, seeking to raise c£150k with target interest of 5% to refinance the solar installation on Lichfield Leisure Centre. .uk/llc-shareoffer/ @communityenergyengland @cooperativesuk
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5 days ago
Brilliant to see community led innovation like this, especially with GB Energy's ambitions for lots more community owned renewables.. @lowcarbonhub have launched their latest community share offer (complete with the Standard Mark) on the @ethexuk platform, with support from @wehavethepowerorg They are raising investment to install the UK’s first community-owned solar battery to their Ray Valley Solar Park in #Oxfordshire which could power 1,100 homes. Investments from £100. @energygovuk @ed_miliband @cooperativesuk @communityenergyengland
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1 month ago
Exciting new share offer from People's Property Portfolio in #Bradford complete with the Standard Mark. They are raising up to £120k to refurbish a Grade II listed building into a multi-functional creative and community space. Check them out here - @ppp_bd @cooperativesuk
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The latest share offer with the Standard Mark is from @coop_finance ICOF Community Capital (ICC) is a revolving loan fund that empowers co-operatives and community businesses helping to protect vital local assets and deliver long-term social value across the UK. This share offer benefits from tax relief, enabling eligible investors to claim 25% income tax relief over five years, significantly enhancing the overall value of investments, as well as 3% interest. Check them out on @ethexuk
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1 month ago
💰New training on Tax Reliefs for community shares. We know tax relief can have a big impact on the amount raised, find out more in our training session: .coop/events-and-training/events-calendar/training-tax-reliefs-while-using-community-shares-capital
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The Anglers Rest in Bamford, #PeakDistrict #Derbyshire have their latest open share offer live; complete with the standard mark. The community came together in 2013 to save the pub and post office from closure, adding a cafe and other services since. This latest offer, enables more and newer residents and supporters to become investor members from £50 and get involved in the society. The pub operations are currently let to @theanglersrestbamford @cooperativesuk @plunkett_uk @campaignforrealale @coop_finance
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2 months ago
The team at @coalville_can in Leicestershire have moved fast onto their second community share offer. This time to bring 2 Mantle Lane into community ownership, with activities for young children and families, a food offer and events. Investments from £100.
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2 months ago
Todmorden Community Energy in #Calderdale West Yorkshire have a new share offer with the Standard Mark to put solar power on the @todhip and reduce their energy bills. Share offer on @crowdfunderuk @cooperativesuk
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2 months ago
The team at @sistermidnightldn have kicked off 2026 with a share offer to renovate and fit out their new venue. They are aiming to raise at least £75k, and have match funding from our Energy Efficiency Sharematch fund and @musicvenueproperties , so every investment unlocks more £. Take a look at their campaign on @crowdfunderuk
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3 months ago
@kingsheathcommunitycentre and their Community Share Offer featured on the BBC website. Check out their efforts to take on a treasured community centre from the council. Over 300 people have invested so far! /news/articles/cy8450yqd6eo
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4 months ago
New share offer from @thecraufurdarms complete with standard mark. They are looking to secure the future of The Craufurd Arms, Maidenhead, protecting the town’s last community pub and ensuring its long-term sustainability under local ownership. They are using community shares to raise capital that will be primarily used to reduce a meaningful portion of the outstanding debt of the pub. /share-subscription
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5 months ago
Calder Valley CLT is a new share offer with the Community Shares Standard Mark. They are raising investment to buy and refurbish a residential property in the heritage village of Heptonstall, #Calderdale #westyorkshire Check out their inspiring video to find more what it means to local people to have affordable, locally owned housing. @caldervalleyclt @cooperativesuk @_powertochange .uk/northfield-share-offer/
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5 months ago