Community shares: a unique form of investment
Since 2012, over £155m has been raised by over 104,203 people in community shares across the UK. 

• Community shares have been invested into over 450 co-operative and community business including shops, pubs, renewable energy schemes, housing projects, community hubs and much more. 
• Community shares is a user-friendly name for withdrawable, non-transferable share capital: a form of equity uniquely available to co-operative and community benefit societies.
• Community shares are a flexible and effective way to raise finance: an incredible 92% of all businesses who have used community shares are still trading.