We're celebrating the great news that the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer has closed, fully funded. If you want to use your money to support community solar, check out the Kent Community Energy share offer www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-... #CommunityEnergy #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy

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The Big Solar Co-op bond offer is getting close to its maximum raise of £1.8 million. Last week, we chatted with them to learn what the funding will achieve and the progress of the Whiteborough Solar Park construction. Watch a few clips here: youtu.be/-nS35YZ1fxM?...

🦋 Often known as the 'butterfly effect', small things can lead to big changes. Our loans of £25-£350 can make a huge difference to peoples' lives... ...and now you can invest in us from just £50 through our new bond on @ethexuk.bsky.social - helping us to support even more customers.

Join us for an Ethex Cuppa Club chat and Q&A with @fairforyou.bsky.social, the award-winning social enterprise transforming lending for good. learn more about their latest 8% IFISA-eligible bond offer on Ethex. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #AffordableFinance #FinancialInclusion

Announcing the latest @fairforyou.bsky.social 8% investment bond offer, launching today! Now you can be part of the next chapter in their amazing impact story. Find out more and invest here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/fair-... #FinancailInclusion #AffordableFinance #FairLending

Big thanks this week to Good With Money for their review of Ethex, showcasing our platform We’re pleased to be spotlighted and appreciate the kind recognition. Read the full review: good-with-money.com/2025/09/01/w... #ImpactInvesting #Investing #EthicalMoney

We are looking forward to our chat next Thursday lunchtime with Michael Bax from Kent Community Energy, where we will be discussing their latest share offer. You can put your questions to Michael during the webinar. Register your place here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

More than 400 people have already backed the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer, funding the construction of what could possibly be the UK's most sustainable solar farm. What's it all about? Join us to find out more: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CommunityEnergy #RenewableEnergy

We want to share why we think the Kent Community Energy share offer is an exciting investment opportunity for individuals who want to align their investments with their values. (thread) Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/kent-... #CommunityEnergy #CommunityShares #SolarEnergy

It's fantastic to see the investor support continue for the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer, they've now raised over £1.3 million to construct the UK's first recycled solar park on the site of a former coal mine! #Communityenergy #investincommunityenergy

Join us for an online chat with Kent Community Energy. This 45-minute live chat, part of the Ethex Cuppa Club series, will allow potential investors to hear directly about their latest £400,000 community share offer. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CommunityEnergy

More great news from the Ethex platform this week. 😊 The latest @saladmoney.bsky.social bond offer has closed, having reached its target £1 million raise, making it their most successful bond offer to date. . #FairFinance #AffordableFinance #FinancialInclusion

Holy moly...we hit £1M over the weekend! This is fantastic news and means we can get more done sooner onsite at Whiteborough as well as not needing to take on some of the loan finance we had in place🌞

We're feeling the love for community energy investment! Delighted to see @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social bond offer smash its target of £800,000 to fund the construction of Whiteborough Solar Park. They are keeping the bond open to reach their maximum of £1.8 million. www.ethex.org.uk/invest/big-s...

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Looking for a solar investment that puts sustainability first? The Whiteborough Solar Park from @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social is setting a new standard. Read how this project is raising the bar for ethical solar in our latest blog: www.ethex.org.uk/news/giving-...

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing key insights from our State of the Sector investment data 📊⚡ See how all forms of investment help power the success of community energy projects across the UK! 🌱 #InvestInCommunityEnergy #CEF2025 @ethexuk.bsky.social @thriverenewables.bsky.social

@ethexuk.bsky.social CEO, Lisa Ashford MBE has shared her vision for funding solutions needed for community energy 👉 tinyurl.com/432yfatk ✍ This piece highlights the real potential of community-led action in tackling the climate crisis and why access to the right funding mechanisms is key.

A chance to meet the changemakers! Join us for a live online chat with Energise South Downs on Tuesday. Register now and bring your questions to the live Q&A: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CommunityEnergy

Today, we’re thrilled to launch the Energise South Downs share offer, giving you the chance to invest in a cleaner, greener and fairer energy future. All while targeting a 5.5% return. Visit their profile to learn more: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/energ... #CommunityEnergy #ImpactInvesting

Don't forget to register on Zoom if you would like to be in the call today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We are delighted that the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social's first-ever bond offer is off to a flying start. It's already nearly 45% funded! Read about the bond offer and why it’s generating so much interest in this article from @thearmchairtrader.com: www.thearmchairtrader.com/features/ifi...

Community energy could power millions of homes, cut CO₂ & boost local economies—but projects are being held back by lack of funding. In this blog, @ethexuk.bsky.social CEO Lisa Ashford explains what’s needed to unlock this potential. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/EthexBlogCEF... #InvestInCommunityEnergy

A reminder: you can still register to join our Cuppa Club webinar tomorrow at noon to learn more about @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social's first-ever bond offer that's currently live on Ethex. Register to hear more about it here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We've just launched @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social first bond offer! We'll be chatting to their CEO, Jon Hallé, on Thursday, 3rd July, at 12:00, and you are invited to join the conversation. Find out more and register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Now live! Our first ever bond offer for our first ever groundmounted solar development. More details about the project are up on our website and head to Ethex if you would like to invest: bigsolar.coop/whiteborough...

Now live on Ethex, a chance to invest in the UK’s first co-operatively owned, recycled solar park built on a former open-cast coal mine. Visit their profile here: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/big-s... #CommunityEnergy #ImpcatInvesting #InvestinRenewables

A big thank you to everyone who joined our Community Energy Workshop yesterday as part of London Climate Action Week. #CommunityEnergy #LondonClimateActionWeek #LCAW2025

Today sees the start of London Climate Action Week and we are very excited for our workshop that we're holding on Thursday morning as part of the LCAW schedule of events this year. #LCAW2025

As the latest Salad Money bond offer hits 100% of its target, the company also made interest repayments totalling over £110,000 to investors in their first bond offer! We're pleased that the bond offer will stay open until the closing date or their maximum funding target of £ 1 million is reached.

Ethex is proud to be partnering with @commenergyengland.bsky.social to bring this year’s Community Energy Fortnight to life! The theme for 2025 is investment because access to affordable, values-aligned finance remains one of the biggest challenges facing community energy groups.

Read about Otley Common's ambitious plans to take over and transform a disused Methodist Church in the outskirts of #Leeds with backing from @cooperativesuk.bsky.social and a great write up by @ethexuk.bsky.social www.ethex.org.uk/news/a-bluep...

Join Ethex for a dynamic in-person workshop as part of London Climate Action Week! Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-to-t... #LCAW2025 #LondonClimateActionWeek #CommunityEnergy

Ofgem grid connection reform opens the way for more UK community solar schemes, says Longevity Power www.renewableenergymagazine.com/pv_solar/ofg...

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in finance starts with access. Many essential workers can’t access affordable credit, because the credit scoring system is outdated. Read our blog post to find out how investors are helping create a fairer financial landscape: www.ethex.org.uk/news/investi...

🌱 Community Energy Fortnight 2025 is coming! 📅 1–14 July | Theme: Investing in Community Energy We are partnering with @ethexuk.bsky.social, @thriverenewables.bsky.social, & Triodos Bank to spotlight ethical investment. All the info you need is here: communityenergyengland.org/pages/commun...

It is great to see @ethexuk.bsky.social close a successful funding for more solar power on schools. We believe that local community power projects can make all the difference to the UK’s journey to net zero. Ethex make money do good.  #investments #greenfinance #solar

If you missed our chat with CEO of Salad Money, you can watch a recording of highlights here: youtu.be/0vCix-H73s8 Great to see support for their vision to bring financial inclusion to people locked out of mainstream finance by credit scores. #FinancialInclusion #FairFinance #AffordableLending

Get our MPS on board with community energy! @commenergyengland.bsky.social has created a sample letter to make it easy to contact your local representative. Let's work together to encourage policy to support the future of the community energy sector. communityenergyengland.org/pages/harnes...

🌱 Thanks to everyone who joined our event last week on how IFISAs can support community energy + offer tax benefits! It was a great kick-off to our 2025 series with @ethexuk.bsky.social Missed it? Catch the replay on our YouTube channel 🎥 youtu.be/DNgn_6nnLxs #InvestInCommunityEnergy

Starting in 1 hour! You can join us for a chat and Q&A with Tim Rooney, CEO of Salad Money, to learn more about their mission to help more people around the UK achieve financial inclusion and wellbeing. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Ethex team are pleased to have successfully closed another community energy investment! The Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy share offer hit its maximum raise of £500,000 to fund the solar array on Silverwood School.

Join us and @ethexuk.bsky.social next week for a lunchtime chat on raising funds for #CommunityEnergy projects using IFISAs + bonds. Tax-efficient, community-powered investment = a win-win! Register now to join the convo! 🌱⚡ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #IFISA #CleanEnergy #MembershipMonday

Missed yesterday's webinar with Ethex and CO2Sense CIC on investing in community-owned energy? You can watch a recording of the discussion between Lisa Ashford MBE and Hugh Goulbourne here: youtu.be/lUUnH_uRnFw?...

Join us tomorrow for an online chat with Hugh Goulbourne from CO2Sense and Ethex CEO Lisa Ashford to discuss how UK community energy initiatives are being funded by everyday investors, supported by institutions. Registerhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5uPu99JKS1eFVusCbuWDSA

⏰The deadline to complete the 2025 State of the Sector survey is next Monday – 28th April! If you're a community group working on sustainable energy or low carbon projects, this is a chance to make your voice heard! Submit now: sots.communityenergyscotland.org.uk #CommunityEnergy #SOTS2025

3 days and just over £10K to reach target! There is still time for investors to get on board to help fund community-owned solar panels for Silverwood School. Visit the profile to find out more: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/wwce Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.

While we're faced with stalled climate progress, reduced sustainability funding, and shaky political commitments, this article from Ethex CEO for Good With Money highlights why direct impact investing is more important than ever. Read it here: good-with-money.com/2025/04/15/w...

📢 Our members @ethexuk.bsky.social & @co2sense.bsky.social are hosting a convo on how #CommunityEnergy is reshaping lives & landscapes💡🌍 Hear how people-powered finance cuts CO2 and boosts local economies. Featuring Energise Barnsley! Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-...