Investors

Both individuals and companies can become Members of Foundation East. Minimum share investment is £100 and maximum share investment is £20,000.

This 'ethical investment' provides capital to underpin our work. Members are encouraged to get as involved as they wish in our work, including standing for election to the board at the Annual General Meeting.

Foundation East is accredited by the Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform to offer Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR). The relief is equivalent to 5% of the value of an investment each year over five years. The investment must remain with Foundation East for 5 years in order to be elgible for CITR.

CITR equates to a pre-tax return of 6.41% for standard payers, 7.14% for corporate tax payers and 8.33% for higher rate tax payers.

Not all Member investments have to be invested and/or be eligible for CITR

To invest in Foundation East please request an Information Document by ringing 01284 757777, by emailing info@foundationeast.org or by downloading it from the link opposite.