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
Talking about Legacy Giving is a delicate topic, so DTs need guidance, training, & confidence-building resources to approach it effectively.
Storytelling is key to inspire legacy gifts, DT's must clearly communicate their broader impact & long-term vision through compelling & relatable stories.
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.
a pioneering project from the Democratic Finance team that has supported 9 Development Trusts (DTs) across Scotland to explore how legacy giving could help sustain their vital community work for generations to come.
Read our blog here - democraticfinance.scot/local-legaci...
Two people sitting across from each other at a table in front of a window. Both of them have a cup of tea/coffee in their hands. There is a vase of flowers on the table infront of the window and a coffee pot.
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/
