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Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high - risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more

Stockwood CBS

Sustainable Farming, Renewable Energy

38% raised
5%

Forecast
return

Investors
96
Hours left
0
Raised so far
£113,613

Stockwood Community Benefit Society is an organic, biodynamic farm and a sustainable business park majority owned and run by its community of over 400 members. Stockwood wants to become entirely community owned to maximise the positive impact to the local community and beyond.

Strong communities
Better food

Target
£300,000
Min raise
£100,000
Offer opened
23/10/2023
Closing date
31/03/2024

Stockwood CBS
Society number: 31920R
Stockwood, Worcestershire
Incorporation date: 11 December 2012

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Your money will…

  • Support community enterprise by helping Stockwood thrive, grow and create more positive social and environmental impact

  • Encourage a healthy ecosystem and biodiversity by supporting a farm that’s committed to producing nutrient-rich food through sustainable farming methods

  • Combat climate change by funding the future running of a sustainable rural business park and carbon negative farm running on clean, renewable energy

  • Earn a potential return Investments in the share offer will target a return of 5% per annum and make you a member of the CBS

The bigger picture

Since 2014, Stockwood CBS has been creating a model project in sustainability and community ownership, blending a successful and sustainable business park with a thriving biodynamic organic farm. The society creates multiple benefits, including:

  • 28 sustainably managed work units, from which around 100 people work regularly
  • 190 acres of organic, biodynamic farmland and a market garden that respects nature and produces good-quality food systems
  • A £400,000 solar and ground source heat pump system that heats the business park, mitigating around 120 tonnes of CO2 per annum
  • A thriving and engaged community in a rural setting that enjoys regular events, activities, and learning on the land
  • Volunteering, work experience, workshop and school visit opportunities for hundreds of people each year

  • With this share offer, Stockwood will grow its membership and repay an existing bank loan, unlocking the full potential of this community enterprise, including the launch of an education programme at Rush Farm.