Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more

Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more

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Registering & Investing in Sheffield Energy Works

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Sheffield Energy Offer page



Sheffield Energy Works guide

Investing in the Sheffield Energy Works offer

Thank you for your interest in investing to support Sheffield Energy Works. To make an investment in the community share offer you need to register for a secure account with Ethex. This page gives some details on how to do this.


Registration Steps

Registering with Ethex takes a few minutes. You will need to answer some questions about investing and confirm your details. You can also sign up for updates so we can keep you informed of the progress of the Sheffield Energy Works offer and future projects that we list. The registration process should be straightforward, but we're here to help if you have any questions.

Our six stage registration process explained

To invest in Sheffield Energy Works, you first need to register on the Ethex platform. Registration takes just a few minutes and involves three stages: an Investor Questionnaire, selecting your Investor Type, and providing your Personal Details for identity verification.



1. Create Your Account

Enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID, your email address and a secure password. Confirm that you are not a US or Canadian resident, accept the Terms & Conditions, complete the ReCaptcha and click Create My Account

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2. Confirm Your Email Address

Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Ethex. Click on the confirmation email to verify your address. If you don't see the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder or email orders@ethex.org.uk

3. Complete the Questionnaire

Once logged in, read the Ethex FAQs and Risk Warning pages carefully before starting. The quiz has 6 questions — a helpful explanatory note below each question guides your answer. You have 2 attempts; failing both triggers a 24-hour cooldown before you can retry.

4. Select Your Investor Type

Choose Individual or Institution. Most investors select Restricted Investor (Everyday Investor). Click the category to read its full description, answer the eligibility questions, accept the declaration, and click Continue


5. Enter Your Personal Details

Provide your Date of Birth, Nationality, and UK address (search by postcode or enter manually). Click Submit to complete your registration.
6. KYC Identity Check

Ethex automatically runs a Know Your Customer (KYC) check — usually completed within a few minutes. You will receive a confirmation email. If further information is needed, Ethex will contact you by email. Once your KYC checks are complete you will be free to invest.

Once your registration is complete and your KYC check is approved, you can invest in Sheffield Energy Works. Simply click or visit the link below to return to the offer page:

Sheffield Energy Offer page

Need help?

Visit the Ethex FAQs, email help@ethex.org.uk, or call 01865 403304

Ethex is proud to have received the following awards

Ethical Consumer Best Buy

Winner, Community Energy awards 2025

Winner, Fintech awards 2025


Winner, EDIE awards 2026


Shortlisted - national sustainability awards


2026 changemakers of the year

Investments offered on the Ethex platform are not readily realisable, which means that they may be difficult to sell and you may get back less than you originally invested. Investments are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and returns are not guaranteed. If you are in any doubt, you should contact an Independent Financial Adviser.

Risk Warning

Investments offered on the Ethex platform are not readily realisable, which means that they may be difficult to sell and you may get back less than you originally invested. Investments are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and returns are not guaranteed. If you are in any doubt, you should contact an Independent Financial Adviser.