Democratic Finance Scotland
@democraticfinance.bsky.social
Supporting communities to secure their long-term, financial resilience - through citizen-driven funding and finance sources and embedding democratic control. @dtascotland.bsky.social
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...
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.
localenergy.scot
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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...
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
📍 Millenium Centre, Stranraer 🔗 Register here – buff.ly/GVNDqpw
#FundingSocials
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
📍 Millenium Centre, Stranraer 🔗 Register here – buff.ly/GVNDqpw
#FundingSocials
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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’
sltn.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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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
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.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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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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/
democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland
democraticfinance.scot
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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/
democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
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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.
www.helensburghadvertiser.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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/
democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
Case Studies - Democratic Finance Scotland
democraticfinance.scot
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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/
democraticfinance.scot/case-studies/
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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...
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
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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...
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...
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
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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...
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/...
🏡 community housing, early-stage housing development and housing in highly rural & island areas.
🤝 sustainable capacity building in the community sector
www.sserenewables.com/communities/...
Sustainable development fund | SSE Renewables
We expect the fund could be worth over £57 million over the next 25 years.
www.sserenewables.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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/...
🏡 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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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.
www.gov.scot
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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
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.
www.democraticbusiness.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
Sign up 👇
www.democraticbusiness.org/events/summit
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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.
localenergy.scot
September 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Cares Development Fund live - very quick turnaround required - localenergy.scot/funding/care...
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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
🗓️ 8 Oct, 10:00–11:30
💻 Online via Zoom.
Register here: buff.ly/8dY5Gxp
#comshares #Scotland
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📢 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
🗓️ 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
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.
www.democraticbusiness.org
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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
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
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
WeWill
YouTube video by Cranhill Development Trust
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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.
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...
To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...
September 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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...
To coincide with this, @dtascotland.bsky.social is reflecting on the learnings from our recent Local Legacy Giving Pilot...
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🌟 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
📅 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
September 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🌟 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
📅 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/
& 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
September 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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/
& further funds available too for initial development & community buildings fund, for more 👇
localenergy.scot/funding/
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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.
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.
August 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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.
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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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/
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/
August 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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/
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
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
August 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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
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
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
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.
localenergy.scot
August 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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
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
To find out more & support head over to their website 👇
macgregorshub.org.uk
#bencom #democraticfinance #communityownership #comshares
MacGregor's
macgregorshub.org.uk
August 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
To find out more & support head over to their website 👇
macgregorshub.org.uk
#bencom #democraticfinance #communityownership #comshares