Benefiting local / regional communities
The benefit of these investments is to the people local to the business, or across one region of the country. That might mean addressing poverty locally, building stronger community cohesion, or developing a community that is more socially, economically and ecologically sustainable.
Innovative Finance ISA
The Innovative Finance ISA is an addition to the tax incentives that can apply to social investments and is aimed at people wanting to take advantage of their annual ISA allowance of £20,000 and use it for investments. Read more
- ContentID: 2575Innovative_Finance_ISArenewable-energylocal-regional
Westmill Solar
Return5%6% for local bondholders on £1,000Social impact1,503tonnes of carbon dioxide avoided in 2018Minimum amount£1000£250 for non-IFISA investmentsFull details Financial performance key points
- Westmill Solar are targeting an interest rate of 5% or 6% for local bondholders
Equity investments
Community shares, company shares and depository receipts. Read more
- ContentID: 2531sharesfinancelocal-regional
ART Business Loans
Return25% Tax reliefover 5 yearsSocial impact433Businesses SupportedMinimum amount£500Full details Financial performance key points
- Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) gives a deduction of 5% of the amount invested from an investor’s Income Tax bill or Corporation Tax bill each year for five years.
- ContentID: 2569sharesrenewable-energylocal-regional
BHESCo
Return5%gross interest per yearSocial impact1309tonnes of CO2 savedMinimum amount£250Full details Financial performance key points
- 5% gross interest per year.
- ContentID: 2506sharescommunitylocal-regional
Brighton Energy Coop
Return5%interest per year from 2021Social impact9schools fitted with rooftop solar PVMinimum amount£300Full details Financial performance key points
- Brighton Energy Co-op expect to pay an interest rate of 5% from 2021
- ContentID: 2494sharescommunitylocal-regional
London Capital Credit Union
Return0% - 2%Historical returnsSocial impact£129 million financial benefitto members forecast in next 5 yearsMinimum amount£1,000Full details Financial performance key points
- London Capital has made 0% - 2% payments in the past
- ContentID: 2455sharespropertylocal-regional
St Ives Community Land Trust
Return4%interest per year from 2020Social impact6affordable homes in St IvesMinimum amount£350Full details Financial performance key points
- St Ives CLT expect to pay an interest rate of 4% from 2020
- ContentID: 2524sharescommunitylocal-regional
The Hive at de bees
Return3%interest per yearSocial impact1 community venuesaved for community useMinimum amount£200£20 for Winsford residentsFull details Financial performance key points
- The Hive expects to pay an annual interest rate of 3%
- ContentID: 581sharescommunitylocal-regional
Ekopia
Return3%interest paid for the last seven yearsSocial impact£1 millioninvested in the Findhorn communityMinimum amount£500Full details Financial performance key points
- Ekopia has paid 3 % interest to investors for the last seven years.
- ContentID: 2548sharespropertylocal-regional
YorSpace
Return2.5%interest per year from 2021paid in to share accountSocial impact19 homesfor families in YorkMinimum amount£250Full details Financial performance key points
- YorSpace expect to pay an interest rate of 2.5% from 2021
Charity bonds, business bonds and debentures
Long term loans to either a charity or a business. Read more
- ContentID: 2572bondsrenewable-energylocal-regional
Westmill Solar
Return5%6% for local bondholders on £1,000Social impact1,503tonnes of carbon dioxide avoided in 2018Minimum amount£250£1000 for IFISA investmentsFull details Financial performance key points
- Westmill Solar are targeting an interest rate of 5% or 6% for local bondholders
Secondary market
These products are available to purchase from existing investors, which is known as a secondary market. The majority of these products use the Ethex Bulletin Board for their secondary market.
- ContentID: 1646Secondary marketrenewable-energylocal-regional
Linton Hydro
Return7.5%gross interest per yearSocial impact1,250 MWhclean electricity generated each yearMinimum amount400 bondsFull details Financial performance key points
- Linton Hydro Limited will pay 7.5% gross interest per year, fixed and payable (net of UK basic rate tax) annually in arrears on 30 June in each calendar year.
- ContentID: 1693Secondary marketrenewable-energylocal-regional
Thrive Renewables (Buchan) Ltd
Return5.5%gross interest per yearSocial impact1,350 homesequivalent powered each year1Minimum amount£250Full details Financial performance key points
- The bond will pay 5.5% gross per year, fixed and payable (net of UK basic tax) annually in arrears on 15 July each calendar year.
Savings accounts and savings bonds
Accounts where you can put some cash and earn some interest. Read more
- ContentID: 334savings-accountscommunitylocal-regional
Bristol Credit Union
Return1%dividend paid for last four yearsSocial impact20%increase in loans made in 2014 over 2013Minimum amount£1*Full details *plus £2.50 joining feeFinancial performance key points
- Your savings earn you a dividend, and make you a member, giving you a say in how the Credit Union is run
Children's savings accounts
Savings accounts especially for children. Read more
- ContentID: 318childrens-savings-accountscommunitylocal-regional
Bristol Credit Union
Return1.5%interestSocial impact20%increase in loans made in 2014 over 2013Minimum amount£1Full details Financial performance key points
- The money munchers account is open to individuals aged 18 or under, living, working or being educated in the former Avon County area