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Registered Office:
Ekopia Resource Exchange Ltd
The Park, Findhorn,
Moray, IV36 3TZ,
Scotland.

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1309 691258

Registered in Scotland under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965.
Number 2574RS

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Creating Sustainable Local Economies
Rural Regeneration
Community Investments and Park Ecovillage Development


Who We Are

Ekopia is a community benefit co-operative registered as an Industrial and Provident Society in Edinburgh on 6th February 2001. Our Formal Objects are:

"To carry on for the benefit of the community the promotion of rural regeneration and sustainable economies by the provision of financial assistance, technical assistance, business advice or consultancy including support for businesses which promote organic production, fair trade, ecological practices, renewable energy and affordable housing.”

Ekopia also has the power to provide financial assistance, loans, guarantees etc. to bodies who support the above objects.
The constitution is based on mutuality, with each adult member having one vote. Voting is independent of the amount of shares owned.



What this Means in Practice

Ekopia seeks funds from members of our community of interest to be re-invested in worthwhile community ventures. We use the word ‘investment’ quite literally here. The idea is to find projects with commercial prospects that will generate a suitable return for investors. Borrowers must have a social as well as economic purpose, and soundly based plans and projections. It is not the primary purpose of Ekopia to seek donations for worthy non-commercial ventures although we do welcome such support for the community.

Where We Are

Ekopia is located at Findhorn, Moray, in the northeast of Scotland. We are part of the Ecovillage associated with the Findhorn Foundation, which celebrated its 40th birthday in 2002.

An investment in Ekopia is a positive and practical way of helping to give organisations in our Community the opportunity to grow and thrive. If you are interested in making an investment in a community project, please go to our ‘How To Invest’ page.