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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 4d

Sharing this piece from Good With Money on fair and affordable finance, highlighting the Fair for You bond offer that's currently live on Ethex, enabling people to invest to help more low-income families avoid unfair, high-interest lenders. Read it here:

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Fairer finance: investing in change where it’s needed most

Affordable lending initiatives are giving families and communities an alternative to costly credit - and investors a way to support them.

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Sara Fox @saraf0x.bsky.social · 11d

Today, I visited Kent Community Energy solar farm in Sittingbourne to learn about @ethexuk.bsky.social, solar farms in #Kent and ways people in Kent can ethically invest whilst benefiting local communities 🫶🏽💚

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 15d

Good to see this piece published by MoneyMagpie about the Fair for You CIC bond offer that's enabling UK investors to support fair and affordable credit options for low-income families that are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

www.moneymagpie.com/investment-a...

Investing for tax-free returns while helping low-income families in the UK - MoneyMagpie

When you think of investing, you probably picture stock markets, property portfolios, or maybe even the latest crypto trend. But there’s another way to put your money to work. One that not only aims t...

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 27d

—a sustainable project being built on the site of a former coal mine, utilising sustainably sourced and recycled panels.

This is a strong demonstration of the support for community-owned renewable energy from UK investors, and we're proud to have played a part in it.

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks to more than 450 investors, they have surpassed their maximum target of £1.8 million, funding the construction of Whiteborough Solar Park

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 27d

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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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 28d

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · 29d

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?...

Clips from our update chat with Big Solar Co-op

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Fair for You CIC @fairforyou.bsky.social · Sep 11

🦋 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.

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is Fair for You's second bond offer, offering investors a potential tax-free 8% return while tackling financial exclusion

This new bond aims to raise at least £500,000 to provide £17m of fair, affordable loans to 50,000 more Scottish families, generating an estimated £272m in social impact.

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

In doing this, they'll not only be generating clean solar energy but also enabling the organisations to save 25% on their electricity bills.

This is a great chance to use your money to support the growth of clean, homegrown energy that benefits people who need it most, while targeting a 6% return.

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

This share offer will support an established community energy organisation to expand its portfolio of installations, funding solar panels on a variety of community buildings, from dementia centres to heritage railways.

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

The great news is that they're continuing to raise to the £1.8 million maximum, so you can still get on board, find out more: www.ethex.org.uk/invest/big-s...

Big Solar Co-Op – Renewable Energy - Ethex investment opportunity

Invest in Big Solar Co-Op’s offer and fund the completion of the Whiteborough

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 30

CEO Tim Rooney says what it means to raise to the maximum. Every penny invested will go to new lending for underserved workers and help them avoid high-interest lenders.
Thank you to all the investors helping create a fair financial future for people in the UK locked out of traditional finance

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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 30

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.

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#FairFinance #AffordableFinance #FinancialInclusion

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The Big Solar Co-op @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social · Jul 29

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🌞

Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

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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Ethex @ethexuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

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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