Gordon Brown -

"I know you'll be anxious about events of the last few days and weeks… The bottom line is that if we don't take this action to help stabilise the banking system, the cost to savers, homeowners and small businesses would be far higher… Businesses would go to the wall and families would really suffer."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/oct/09/economy.gordonbrown

How will it work ? -

By buying companies with shareholders' money, companies that have been struggling with cash flow can continue trading.

How long will it take ? -

No-one knows how long the economic downturn will last. If we sit back and do nothing, it will last a long time. However, if we invest even a small amount, businesses and jobs will grow, and we can all move forward.

Our five year plan is to keep businesses running through the recession (by investing), and build them up as the economic situation brightens.

What returns will you get ? -

After the five year plan is completed, you will have a couple of options, it will be possible to stay in this share club, or we can vote to sell the business, and each share will get a dividend.

Whats the risk? -

As with all investments, there are the associated risks. We could buy businesses that are no longer viable. I intend to avoid this by buying smaller businesses and spreading the risks over a large base.

How much will it cost? -

We are looking at small investments with a higher number of investors. i.e - £100.00 per Share.

What will i have as a member/share holder? -

Access to website showing our assets, the number of jobs we have secured, how much we have invested. Input into where we invest the money, and invitations to business AGM's and Anual shareholder meetings.

Is this secure? -

This is a british website, all assets will be based in britain, and we will be subject to british laws.

This project/investment will not make you a millionaire, however, it is intended to give you a good return, and help businesses through the downturn.

What businesses will we purchase? -

Our targets will be smaller firms that are still profitable and still turning over. Just struggling with cash flow (perhaps due to money borrowed against the business at their start up)

Who is this for ? -

This is for anyone (16+) that can afford to invest a sum of £100 for a five year share.

How many people do we need? -

The more investors we have, the more effective & more influencial we will become. Do not leave the recession to heal itself, if you leave it to the banks, they will win.

Will it work ? -

The most important question of all, will this venture actually work? If enough people join us, the economy has to pick up, this will benefit everyone.

Banks have been doing similar things for years, with your money. Now, with the tax payers money. We intend to do the same, just on a small scale, and you will be able to see where your money is being invested.