New Start Magazine reports that there is rising interest in buying shares in local community enterprises such as renewable energy, pubs, shops, football teams and cycle cooperatives.
Muswell Hill Sustainability group have set up a community enterprise called en10ergy www.en10ergy.co.uk
For their first project they are leasing large roof spaces to install solar pv arrays in Haringay.
Residents can buy shares for £10 and take their money out after 3 years if they want to.