1. Torrs Hydro Our Community Shares Experience Esther Jones Founder Director, Torrs Hydro

7. Our Funding Mix Grants A loan Community investment through a share issue

8. How we ran our share offer Minimum investment - £250 Clear target to raise - £126,000 Firm closing date – 31 st January 2008 The invitation to invest High profile and local promotion, and a variety of methods

11. What Made the Share Offer a Success? Good promotion A deadline A product that has a clear identity

12. Challenges…

19. Impact of the Project Boost to sense of local identity Community commitment Local industry – the sluice gate Education & learning from the project Inspiration from other local projects

21. Energy Food Transport Waste