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Using your tax-free ISA allowance to bring solar access to families in sub-Saharan Africa F


or the past eight years, UK investors have made a real impact while targeting tax-free


returns through the Energise Africa Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA). Te IFISA is an investment vehicle that enables people to use their annual ISA allowance of £20,000 to organi- sations driving sustainable develop- ment by cutting carbon emissions and bringing clean, affordable electricity to off-grid families in sub-Saharan Africa.


The African energy access gap For more than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, living without electricity is a daily reality. Instead, they rely on costly, polluting sources like kerosene and diesel generators. Alongside the impact on lives, limited energy access hinders economic development, education, and health- care. However, solar energy solu- tions, such as solar home kits funded through Energise Africa investments, provide a sustainable alternative, helping to bridge the energy gap, cut carbon emissions and improve lives.


A tax-efficient investment By investing through the IFISA, any returns are paid to UK investors without income or capital gains tax, making it a tax-efficient way to grow your portfolio while making a posi- tive impact on lives and the planet. Investments begin at £50, and for new investors, the first £100 is guaranteed. Projected returns to investors are up to 7% and are derived from interest paid through lending. Unlike a cash ISA returns are not guaranteed. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared


to lose all the money you invest. Be aware that this is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong Take two minutes to learn more at energiseafrica.com/risk-summary


Investing in positive climate action Energise Africa focuses on funding businesses that provide solar energy and sustainable transport solutions


to sub-Saharan Africa, reducing reliance on polluting fossil fuels. Investors help cut carbon emissions while creating a cleaner, greener future for off-grid communities. And the impact is impressive. Since its launch in 2017, investments made through Energise Africa have miti- gated more than 819,000 tonnes of CO2 and brought clean and affordable energy access to more than 750,000 people.


Empowering African families Access to electricity transforms lives, enabling children to study after dark, powering essential appli- ances, supporting small businesses to grow, and advancing gender equality. Investments via Energise Africa help provide families with affordable solar energy solutions, improving educa- tion, health, and economic opportu- nities. Te solar businesses funded by Energise Africa offer solar home kits to families on a pay-as-you-go basis, with affordable repayments, meaning households can access solar kits and appliances they otherwise may not be able to afford. Take for example Altech, which


investors have funded on the Energise Africa platform. Tis is a pay-go solar business in the DRC (customers pay over time in smaller instalments


Be part of the solar revolution. Visit energiseafrica.com to start investing in a brighter, cleaner future for families in Africa


*TAX-FREE STATUS IS INDIVIDUAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGES IN LEGISLATION. PLEASE CONSULT A TAX PROFESSIONAL IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT YOUR ELIGIBILITY.


rather than upfront for access to


solar). For Amina and her family in Goma, DRC, access to solar lighting from Altech has enabled them to undertake activities like cooking and homework in the dark evenings. Tis reliable and affordable energy source has replaced costly and unreliable alternatives like candles and kero- sene, providing financial savings and peace of mind against fire hazards. Amina’s children said, “Tey make doing our homework and studying our school subjects after dark easy, without worrying about any power cuts. We now have power all the time.”


You can join the solar revolution By choosing the Energise Africa IFISA, you’re not just growing your ethical investment portfolio and targeting a potential tax-free financial return* — you’re helping to build a sustain- able future for people in rural Africa.


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