Investing in projects that involve alcohol

There are many great social enterprises that have a business model that involves the production or selling of alcohol including community pubs and live music venues, microbreweries and community distilleries or vineyards.

When consumed responsibly we feel that alcohol can have a positive role to play in society but we understand that views on this topic are likely to be varied, so that's why we'd really appreciate if it you could take 2 minutes to complete this short questionnaire to let us know what you think.

The Ethex Team

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* 1. Would you consider investing in projects that involved alcohol?

Yes

Don't know

It would depend on the project

Other (please specify)

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* 2. For what reason(s) would you consider investing in a project which involved the production of sale of alcohol (tick all that apply).

The financial return is attractive

There is a low minimum threshold for investment e.g. £50

The social impact of the project is compelling

The environmental impact of the project is compelling

The project is local to me

There are tax incentives available on the investment (SITR, ISA, SEIS, EIS etc).

Other (please specify)

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* 3. From the range of projects outlined below please indicate which you may consider investing in.

	Would definitely not invest 1	2	Undecided 3	4	Would definitely invest 5
A community events venue promoting live music	A community events venue promoting live music Would definitely not invest 1	A community events venue promoting live music 2	A community events venue promoting live music Undecided 3	A community events venue promoting live music 4	A community events venue promoting live music Would definitely invest 5
A community pub which provides a hub for the local community	A community pub which provides a hub for the local community Would definitely not invest 1	A community pub which provides a hub for the local community 2	A community pub which provides a hub for the local community Undecided 3	A community pub which provides a hub for the local community 4	A community pub which provides a hub for the local community Would definitely invest 5
A community distillery which employs local people	A community distillery which employs local people Would definitely not invest 1	A community distillery which employs local people 2	A community distillery which employs local people Undecided 3	A community distillery which employs local people 4	A community distillery which employs local people Would definitely invest 5
A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects	A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects Would definitely not invest 1	A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects 2	A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects Undecided 3	A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects 4	A community brewery where profits are used to support local projects Would definitely invest 5
An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process	An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process Would definitely not invest 1	An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process 2	An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process Undecided 3	An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process 4	An organic farm growing grains for use in the brewing process Would definitely invest 5

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey, we really appreciate your views and opinions and if you'd like us to email you a copy of the findings then please leave your email address in the field below.