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

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

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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⚡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...

Shape Scotland's Energy Future: community energy hustings

In person in Edinburgh, or online, come to our community energy hustings.

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💡@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...

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...

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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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...

📣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...

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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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

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...

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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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

Always good to see community owned assets being recognised for their impact sltn.co.uk/2025/11/12/c... @democraticfinance.bsky.social

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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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

Social Investors in the UK

Discover how investors and advisors can support social enterprises and charities through social investment.

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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/

Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland

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This is great to see local support and money coming forward for this key asset www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk/news/2555742... @democraticfinance.bsky.social

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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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/

Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland

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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...

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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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...

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

democraticfinance.scot

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/...

This could be a great opportunity for community groups in these areas www.gov.scot/news/sharing... @dtascotland.bsky.social @democraticfinance.bsky.social

Sharing the gains of clean energy

New opportunity for local groups to lease windfarm sites.

gov.scot

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

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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Cares Development Fund live - very quick turnaround required - localenergy.scot/funding/care...

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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📢 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

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

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.

democraticbusiness.org

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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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.

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...

🌟 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

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/

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.

localenergy.scot

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.

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. 👉 https://plunkett.co.uk/how-we-help/