Our aim with this Blog is to provide an interesting and informative discussion forum for anything to do with ethical investment; discussion of broad ethical, social and environmental issues, as well as consideration of financial matters that may affect, or be of interest to, our clients and others.
Given the often subjective nature of many ethical, social and environmental issues, there is likely to be times when Blog users will disagree. Our Blog is not intended to be a platform for the airing of extreme views, but a platform for discussion - for further information on the `Blog rules`, please read our Comments Policy. Read more...
Organic Money
Sunday, 08 Aug 2010 at 17:04 | Comments (3)  |
Organic Money
Being an organic grower, whether in one's own garden or as a full scale organic farmer takes much more effort, but is ultimately much more rewarding. It is always easier to do what the majority do, follow their lead and just 'fit in'. However, in organic terms this means using pesticides, chemicals and unsustainable production methods. If you've chosen a lifestyle where growing organic and, most importantly, buying organic is what you believe in, then is your money as organic as the rest of your life? For the organic woman and man there is a fundamental disconnect between their desire to support .. read moreEthical Business for Sale
Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 at 16:26 | Comments (0) 
A long-standing client of Ethical Investors is looking to sell the leasehold on their Cafe/Restaurant/Tea Rooms business. The current owner would like to sell to a similarly ethically minded person, or people, and Ethical Investors is therefore pleased to assist with the sale by adding the details to our blog. A document is attached with further details of the sale - if you are interested please respond to info@ethicalinvestors.co.uk and we can pass you on to the seller.
Investing in BP?
Sunday, 06 Jun 2010 at 10:01 | Comments (0) BP has rightly had a lot of news coverage recently, unfortunately not for good reasons. The attached article was originally published in the Sunday Telegraph on 6 June 2010 under the title "How Can an Ethical Fund Invest in BP?". The article discusses the different stance ethical funds take to screen out various shares, focusing on BP in particular.
Please click on the above link to download the article.
Long Term Care Funding
Friday, 21 May 2010 at 16:16 | Comments (1)  |
Comments on the proposals for Long-term care funding following the General Election
These comments are from our Will writing partner, Assurewills Ltd
Prior to the General Election the Conservatives favoured a voluntary ‘insurance’ style scheme with individuals making a one off payment of £10,000 on retirement to fund any potential long term care, thereby removing assets such as the home from any funding assessment. The Lib Dems had called the system unfair but had not suggested any clear solution.
With the coalition now in place, they have announced today (Thursday 20 May 2010) full details of the deal a.. read more
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