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Supporting communities to secure their long-term, financial resilience - through citizen-driven funding and finance sources and embedding democratic control. @dtascotland.bsky.social

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Community Land Scotland @communitylandsc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
There are just 2 days left to sign up for our community energy hustings. The 2026 election will play a key role in shaping who owns our energy resources and who benefits from our transition to renewables. Join us and make sure our future representatives hear your voice. Reserve here: buff.ly/Nsly7Yb
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Its not necessarily going to be easy but it could be a gamechanger for some communities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @democraticfinance.bsky.social @dtascotland.bsky.social
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The communities seeking to cash in on wind turbine ownership
New Scottish government proposals will give local groups a head start when renewable energy projects on public land come up for new leases.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
⚡The Scottish Community Coalition on Energy's latest event is live! Register now to join the community energy hustings: an opp to demand clear commitments on support for community renewable energy & equity on the energy transition 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shape-scot...
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Shape Scotland's Energy Future: community energy hustings
In person in Edinburgh, or online, come to our community energy hustings.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
💡@cescotland.bsky.social Community-Led Generation & Repowering event is an opp to explore real-world examples of community energy generation & repowering projects, hearing from experts, & building connections across the community, public & private sectors. 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974290119...
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Community-Led Generation and Repowering 2026
Community Energy Scotland's repowering event returns for the third year!
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Fantastic coverage of Fountainbridge Canal CDT Crowdfunding campaign! They need to raise the last piece of funding to replace Lochrin Belle with a sustainably powered boat for their community 💡 news.stv.tv/v/fundraisin...
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Fundraising underway to replace Lochrin Belle barge boat
The hope is that the electric replacement will play an important step toward a more sustainable canal.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A new week, a new Crowdfunder! The Brig Inn have launched theirs to raise £30k to buy & restore their much loved village pub supported by our Democratic Finance team. For more & to support👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-brig-i...
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The Brig Inn Pub & Hub Ltd
Save our pub/hub, bring back the Brig! Help Brydekirk buy and restore our much-loved village pub and turn it into a vital community space.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
📣Democratic finance in action! Fountainside Canal Community Trust has launched a crowdfunder to replace their iconic Lochrin Bell barge with an electric barge, an important step toward a cleaner, more sustainable canal environment. Find out more 👇 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/ed...
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Edinburgh canal charity launches crowdfunder to support low-carbon future
Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust has set sail toward a cleaner, greener future as it aims to modernise its community fleet and cut carbon emissions.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Funding Socials: Newmains Charity & social enterprise leaders, join us on 29th Jan 2026 at Newmains Community and Conference Centre! Learn from experts & funders. Network & boost your funding knowledge. Hope to see you there! 📍 NCT, Newmains 🔗 Register here – buff.ly/edjyon7 #FundingSocials
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The CARES conference is fast approaching on 10 December 2025 & is for community organisations that are interested in renewable energy, whether you are already involved in a project or just starting out 💡 To register for your place 👇 localenergy.scot/cares-confer...
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CARES Conference: Idea to impact - community energy in action · Local Energy Scotland
Join us for our next CARES conference, at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre on Wednesday 10 December 2025.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Charity & social enterprise leaders, join us on 25th Nov 2025 at the Millenium Centre! Network & boost your funding knowledge. Our DO @lauraweaves.bsky.social will be there talking all things #democraticfinance 📍 Millenium Centre, Stranraer 🔗 Register here – buff.ly/GVNDqpw #FundingSocials
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Always good to see community owned assets being recognised for their impact sltn.co.uk/2025/11/12/c... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
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Community-owned Glenuig Inn applauded in the Scottish Parliament
From being threatened with closure, the Inn is now said to be ‘abuzz’, with turnover above projections and reviews ‘through the roof’
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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Are you looking for investors for your social enterprise or charity? Use our Investor Directory and narrow your search by location, amount needed or the #socialissue that your organisation is tackling to find an organisation that aligns with your values 🔗 linkly.link/2KaQu #SocialImpact
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Social Investors in the UK
Discover how investors and advisors can support social enterprises and charities through social investment.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We have a host of case studies on our website, from a community woodland project in the Highlands to a sustainable brewery on the Isle of Eigg, have a look for some inspiration 👇 democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
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Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
This is great to see local support and money coming forward for this key asset www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2555742... @democraticfinance.bsky.social
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Tower campaigners 'weeks' from finalising purchase as they make donation push
Campaigners working to secure a central arts venue for Helensburgh's future are nearing the finish line.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We have a host of case studies on our website, from a community woodland project in the Highlands to a sustainable brewery on the Isle of Eigg, have a look for some inspiration 👇 democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
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Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Local legacies, lasting impact - read our blog piece reflecting on our recent @dtascotland.bsky.social pioneering project supporting Dev Trusts to explore local legacy giving & how it could support future generations 👇 democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...
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Local Legacies, Lasting Impact: Learning from DTA Scotland - Democratic Finance Scotland
DTAS is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot for Remember a Charity Week, which encourages people to leave a gift in their will
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Local legacies, lasting impact - read our blog piece reflecting on our recent @dtascotland.bsky.social pioneering project supporting Dev Trusts to explore local legacy giving & how it could support future generations 👇 democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...
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Local Legacies, Lasting Impact: Learning from DTA Scotland - Democratic Finance Scotland
DTAS is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot for Remember a Charity Week, which encourages people to leave a gift in their will
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The Highland round of @sse.com Sustainable Development Fund is now open to support: 🏡 community housing, early-stage housing development and housing in highly rural & island areas. 🤝 sustainable capacity building in the community sector www.sserenewables.com/communities/...
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Sustainable development fund | SSE Renewables
We expect the fund could be worth over £57 million over the next 25 years.
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
This could be a great opportunity for community groups in these areas www.gov.scot/news/sharing... @dtascotland.bsky.social @democraticfinance.bsky.social
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Sharing the gains of clean energy
New opportunity for local groups to lease windfarm sites.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
We're joining the panel at the Democratic Business Summit 2025 - a one-day conference seeking to advance democracy across the UK business economy & develop and promote more awareness of how democratic business can transform our current economy. Sign up 👇 www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
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Democratic Business Summit 2025
This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Cares Development Fund live - very quick turnaround required - localenergy.scot/funding/care...
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CARES Development Fund · Local Energy Scotland
The CARES Development Fund is designed to help communities take that first step on their community energy journey.
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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
📢 We’ve partnered with @dtascotland.bsky.social to bring you a free webinar about the Community Shares finance guide, aimed at organisations that have run community share offers and are based in Scotland. 🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30 💻 Online via Zoom. Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp #comshares #Scotland
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
We're joining the panel at the Democratic Business Summit 2025 - a one-day conference seeking to advance democracy across the UK business economy & develop and promote more awareness of how democratic business can transform our current economy. Sign up 👇 www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
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Democratic Business Summit 2025
This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Could you help Cranhill Development Trust empower local people to create positive change? Gifts in Wills have a powerful impact, ensuring vital work can continue into the future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfrI... Every gift makes a meaningful difference. #RememberACharityWeek #LocalLegacyGiving
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YouTube video by Cranhill Development Trust
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
For #RememberACharityWeek we are highlighting learning from our @dtascotland.bsky.social Local Legacy Giving Pilot There is Real Appetite, But We Need to Support It! - practical tools & hands-on support is needed to help DTs navigate the unique nature of this opportunity.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
This week marks #RememberACharity Week, a national campaign that encourages people to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their will. To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...
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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
🌟 Calling all charity and social enterprise leaders in the Highlands! 🌟 📅 25 Sept | 10am to 2pm 📍 Eden Court, Inverness 🎟️ Book your spot today: buff.ly/yLPfve1 Tag a friend who should come along! 💬 #FundingSocials #InvernessEvents #CharitySupport #SocialEnterpriseScotland #NetworkingOpportunity
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Still time to apply to Local Energy Scotland's Community Energy Generation Fund for community organisations to develop their own renewable energy projects, closing Mon 8 Sept! & further funds available too for initial development & community buildings fund, for more 👇 localenergy.scot/funding/
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Funding advice for renewable energy projects in Scotland
The Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) has funding to help you develop your renewable energy project.
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Amanda Grimm @amandafgrimm.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Really enjoyed the @dtascotland.bsky.social annual conference! It brought home the transformative impact of community projects to improve quality of life. I spoke at a jam-packed session on #communityenergy, with Local Energy Scotland, @democraticfinance.bsky.social and Arran Community Renewables.
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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Are you looking to save a local asset? We support #Combiz across the UK - offering advice at every stage of the journey... Our webpage explains the types of support we offer, & if you’re unsure whether we can help, there’s a eligibility chart to guide you. 👉 plunkett.co.uk/how-we-help
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Only 1 week to go until the @dtascotland.bsky.social conference! We'll be there hosting workshops on our recent #legacygiving pilot with development trusts & talking all things #community-energy with Local Energy Scotland & Arran Community Renewables. Hope to see some of you there! #DTAS25
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
2nd round of Community Energy Generation Growth Fund is open! We can offer additional 1-1 support to explore community shares, community bonds or the Community Benefit Society governance structure as part of an application. Deadline 8 Sept bit.ly/CEGGFCARES #CommunityEnergy #CommunityOwnership
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Community Energy Generation Growth Fund · Local Energy Scotland
The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund aims to support community groups across Scotland to set up renewable energy generation projects.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Macgregor's village store in Killin i.e “Scotland’s littlest department store” have launched a community share offer to further develop & future proof the store. To find out more & support head over to their website 👇 macgregorshub.org.uk #bencom #democraticfinance #communityownership #comshares
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MacGregor's
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Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
"The co-operative movement is radical. It is transformational. It is in some senses revolutionary." #TuesdayThoughts
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Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) @communityownership.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This last round of Scottish Land Fund awards had 4 churches in the mix - great to see communities mobilise around these key assets. www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/thrille...
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"Thrilled" Loch Awe group given funds to buy two kirks
A community group has been awarded £45,040 from the Scottish Land Fund to buy Kilchrenan and Dalavich churches
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The Democratic Business Summit is heading to Glasgow! A powerful national gathering to shape the future of the democratic economy and we're joining the panel. Event info & tickets 👉 www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit #DemocraticBusiness #CommunityWealth #InclusiveEconomy #Coops
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Democratic Business Summit 2025
This year’s Democratic Business Summit – a one-day conference to advance democracy across the UK business economy – is coming to Glasgow’s Barras Art & Design on 4th November 2025.
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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Our Impact Report highlights how rural #Combiz are making a big difference locally. In 2024 alone, they generated an estimated £166 million in turnover! 👉 Check it out now to learn more stats, stories, and insights: plunkett.co.uk/be-inspired-by-plunk…
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We are over the moon to see this news! This SLF award matches their recent successful community share campaign. Credit to the hard work of everyone involved, well done all! Community power in action!
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
@plunkettuk.bsky.social’s next Scottish community pub online meet-up is on June 30th. Free, informal chat to learn and share experiences. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/june-2025-... Whatever stage you're at, all welcome. Someone from our team is attending too, maybe see you there 😊
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June 2025 - Scottish Community Pubs Network Call
An informal Zoom call for rural Scottish pub groups. Whether you're starting the journey to community ownership or you're trading. Join us!
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
@plunkettuk.bsky.social next Zoom call for Scottish community shop/café groups is coming up on June 16th. Free, informal chat to learn and share experiences. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-c... Whatever stage your group is at, development, or open and trading, all are welcome. 😊
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Scottish Community Shops Network Zoom Call
Free, informal chat for Scottish community shop groups to learn and share experiences.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Last chance to invest in this stunning community enterprise, offer closes 21st April, check it out 👇 #DemocraticFinance #CommunityOwnership #morethanapub
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Arran Community Renewables, a stellar example of a community taking the lead in the renewable energy transition, ensuring equitable and sustainable long-term benefits. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2507608... www.arranrenewables.com
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Scotland's largest community solar farm gets green light
A Community Benefit Society based on Arran has been granted planning consent for a 6 MW solar farm, with the aim of generating 5,600MWh of clean…
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Action Porty community share offer is live! Their target to raise at least £100k will transform their fabulous hub and meet growing community demand. Find out more bellfields-big-build.sumupstore.com #DemocraticFinance #communityowned #communityled #communitydevelopment
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Bellfield's Big Build Shares Shop
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Letter in The National today from Development Trusts Association Scotland, Community Energy Scotland and Community Land Scotland is challenging Forestry and Land Scotland’s lease renewal process for Cruach Mhor wind farm on the Cowal peninsula. www.thenational.scot/business/250...
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Forestry and Land Scotland’s approach to wind farm tenders falls short
IN Lesley Riddoch’s article of March 20, a representative of Forestry and Land Scotland is quoted as saying: “We have consulted on the energy…
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Another great community pub share offer now live! Glenuig Community Inn - rise.articulate.com/share/JkICMG... It's been fun to support this creative and dynamic group in their bid to secure the future of this much loved local hub. Invest now folks! ✨🤩
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Rise 360
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Glenuig Community Inn @glenuiginn.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
It’s Official—Our Community Share Offer is NOW LIVE! Be part of something truly special by investing in Glenuig Community Inn! 📖 Explore the opportunity, view our brochure, and invest today: www.glenuigcommunityinn.org
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Development Trusts Association Scotland @dtascotland.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
SAVE THE DATE! 📅 DTAS Annual Conference 2025 26th and 27th August. Glasgow Caledonian University Save the date and join us at this year’s conference! Bookings open March 2025.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
👀 #CommunityEnergy in-person event. Hurry, tickets going fast! @dtascotland.bsky.social members go FREE! Check your registered inbox for discount code.
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
What to know about community energy generation and also potential repowering opportunities then this event is for you
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Democratic Finance Scotland @democraticfinance.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Another fantastic Community Share opportunity! Sandbank community in Argyll & Bute is looking to buy their recently closed pub, to transform it into a Community Pub and Hub. #MoreThanAPub! Find out more about this investment opportunity - oakbank.pub/share-offer/ @plunkettuk.bsky.social
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Share Offer - Oakbank, Sandbank
Oakbank Community Inn Sandbank Share Offer We are inviting you to be a part of something special - the creation of a vibrant, community-owned 'hub' that will provide a warm welcome and great hospitali...
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