Latest analysis on green investment across the globe
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You’ll find information here about money-free exchange, saving, borrowing, insuring and giving money.
You could think about how ‘dark green’ or ‘light green’ you want to be in your saving/giving. Some people don’t want to invest in/give to companies or organisations unless they are squeaky clean (the dark green approach). Others feel that if they invest in a company which seems to be going in the right direction (light green) this will encourage them to greater effort.
Blue and Green tomorrow (sustainable investing) |
Charities Aid Foundation Works to transform the way donations are made to charities and the way charitable funds are managed. Administers charity-giving for individuals including claiming Gift Aid on their behalf. |
Charity Giving Online service which will administer your charity giving and claim Gift Aid on your behalf. Also offers practical advice and co-ordination of fundraising efforts. |
Climate Change initiativeThe Climate Change Initiative is working to build “climate bonds” that will meet the demands of big institutional investors. If you are able to influence decision-making by an institutional investor (eg through unions), then you may be interested in this site.
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Co-operative Bank/Smile Ethical Consumer names The Co-op (and its internet arm, Smile) as the best bank (current and savings accounts) in terms of sustainability/the environment. Use their credit card and they will donate to your chosen cause at each transaction, eg FoE.! |
Community clothingUK made clothing Rochdale |
Crowdfundergives information about UK individuals and community groups that are looking for money to start a project. You can choose what to give. Or you can ask for funding.
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Engage AccountEthical alternative banking with local Credit Union |
Ethical Consumer
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Fossil Free UKFossil Free is a growing international divestment campaign group |
Freegle (replaces freecycle)Offer things you no longer use and ask for things you want that other people may no longer need. As long as you give away things you don’t want (ie don’t charge) and keep things that you do want (ie you mustn’t sell them on), it’s all free and local. |
Funding CirclePeer-to-peer website to help businesses find loans quickly and investors to invest in a business they understand. There are no middlemen. Connects people who want to invest money with vetted, established businesses who want to borrow money. Lenders can look at the list of companies that want loans and choose according to their interest/the level of risk they are prepared to take. Businesses can advertise their needs. NB Loans are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
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Just Credit Union Ltd.SAVING MONEY, GIVING LOANS Community Bank for Shropshire – check on the website 1A Castle Gates Shrewsbury, 01743.252325 |
Just GivingA free online fundraising service, with automatic Gift Aid reclaim service.
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Letslinkuk(Local Exchange & Trading System) skills exchange scheme, avoids using money. |
Naturesave Insurance PoliciesGreen insurance for companies, charities and individuals |
Positive MoneyOrganisation that campaigns against the control and creation of the money supply by the private banks which it regards as the fundamental cause of the big issues of today including climate change |
Re-Give Information about and advice on the best way of giving - mainly larger amounts. connected with Crowdfunder |
Responsible Financelocal organisations that provide access to Fair Finance.They lend money to small businesses, social enterprises and charities, and individuals who struggle to get finance from high street banks. They can be a good source of finance and can also be a good way to invest your money. |
Share EnergyInvesting in community energy ...(see renewable ENERGY schemes) |
Shared InterestAn ethical investment co-operative which invests your money in fair-trade businesses. These are sustainable/environmentally responsible. “Justice not profit is our bottom line”. |
The Ecology Building SocietySavings accounts and specialist mortgages. It lends to people who are building/developing in an environmentally sensitive way.
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Triodos BankBanking, investment, fund management etc. Lends your money to socially/environmentally responsible businesses - you can see who on their website About to launch a Personal Current Account. Register your interest on their website (May 2017) |
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance (UKSIF)An organisation which gives advice on “impact investment” which generates environmental good. Guides for charities, churches and financial advisers |
Your ethical moneyGet independent, non-profit info on what banks do with your money, compare green and ethical investments or find an ethical financial adviser. |
ZopaPeer-to-peer website. Individuals can apply for loans. NB Loans are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme “Zopa is the pioneer of peer-to-peer lending, which uses the internet to cut out the banks entirely. It matches savers with individuals who want to borrow, leaving out the bank and offering better rates all round.” — The Guardian |
