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 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...

💡@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...

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...

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...

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

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

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/

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

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/

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 - 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...

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

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

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

📢 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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

"The co-operative movement is radical. It is transformational. It is in some senses revolutionary." #TuesdayThoughts

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...

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

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: https://plunkett.co.uk/be-inspired-by-plunkett-uks-impact-report-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!

@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 😊

@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. 😊

Last chance to invest in this stunning community enterprise, offer closes 21st April, check it out 👇 #DemocraticFinance #CommunityOwnership #morethanapub

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

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

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...

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! ✨🤩

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

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.

👀 #CommunityEnergy in-person event. Hurry, tickets going fast! @dtascotland.bsky.social members go FREE! Check your registered inbox for discount code.

What to know about community energy generation and also potential repowering opportunities then this event is for you

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