About the Community Benefit Society
The Solar for Schools Community Benefit Society Ltd (CBS) is a society of schools.
It exists to raises funds for its members to go solar; cutting carbon emissions, saving money and inspiring the next generation to decarbonise faster.
Our long-term goal is to see every UK school have solar panels, enabling education at scale.
Teaching young people about energy, carbon and climate change — and what they can do — is vital to achieving net zero. By linking the solar on the rooftop with the curriculum in the classroom, we show students how to adopt low-carbon lifestyles and build a sustainable future, empowering them with practical action to address climate anxiety.
Our constitution is registered and approved by the Financial Conduct Authority. As a Community Benefit Society, we are legally bound to act for the benefit of schools with solar installations.
Schools funded - or part-funded - by the CBS can become members, nominate directors and vote at the AGM, influencing decisions including how profits are distributed.
The Community is run by and for the schools.
The CBS funds installations through 5-year interest-bearing bonds and has raised £8 million from investors so far.
You can support a school by investing in these bonds.
