Welcome to
Caipiteal Phobail
Caipiteal Phobail (Community Capital) aims to become a community-owned economic model injecting investment into local communities.
100% Community Owned
No Large Shareholders
Equal Members
No Debt Just Dreams
Our mission is to build local Irish businesses, raise Irish minimum living standards within local towns, create community ownership, offer creative outlets, alternative education models and build a sustainable future for villages and towns across Ireland.
Irish culture will be at the heart of everything we do. We will build the system that ensures Irish ingenuity and creativity can flow freely, keeping our tradition while moving with the times.
"Ireland will provide splendid opportunities for the investment of Irish capital, and it is for the Irish to take advantage of these opportunities."
Michael Collins
How Ownership Works
Members Own Caipiteal Phobail
All members have equal ownership of Caipiteal Phobail itself. No member is more important than another - true democratic equality where every voice counts equally.
Community Ownership
Members own 51% of every daughter company through Caipiteal Phobail. This ensures democratic control and that profits serve the community first.
- •Profits reinvested locally
- •Democratic decision making
- •Community benefit priority
Worker Ownership
Workers own 49% of their company directly. They receive good wages PLUS percentage payouts when the community takes profits.
- •Fair wages guaranteed
- •Profit sharing when community draws funds
- •Direct stake in company success
💰 How Workers Win
Regular Income:
Good wages paid consistently, not minimum wage exploitation
Profit Sharing:
When community takes money for new projects, workers get their 49% share
Job Security:
Community ownership means no sudden factory closures or layoffs
Decision Voice:
Workers have real say in how their workplace operates
🎁 Member Community Benefits
Members don't just own the companies - they get direct benefits from the community economy:
💸 Member Discounts:
Special pricing on all daughter company products and services
🆓 Free Products:
Regular distribution of community-made goods to members
📚 Education Access:
Free training, workshops, and skill development programs
🌟 Learning Opportunities:
Cooperative business training, financial literacy, and leadership development
🌍 How the Community Wins
By injecting investment into our communities, we can rebuild local industries and create opportunities for everyone:
🎬 Film & Recording Studios:
Drive Irish culture through authentic local voices - preserve our stories and create new ones
🍃 Food Industry Revival:
Take back our food system with affordable, high-quality local food sources
👕 Fashion & Manufacturing:
Support local creators and manufacturers building brands that represent modern Ireland
🏡 Local Industries:
Manufacturing, tech, services - create jobs and opportunities for all skill levels
🚀 We Need People to DREAM!
We aim to provide a platform for Irish communities with thriving local economies, where everyone has opportunities, where community ownership drives prosperity. This isn't just business - it's rebuilding Ireland together.
Win-Win-Win-Win: Community gets cultural renaissance, workers get ownership & profit sharing, members get benefits & services, unlimited creative opportunities!
Membership
Status: Memberships are not available yet, but we are working on it.
Current Phase: Pre-formation
Building a community of members who share our vision is crucial to our success. We won't all agree on every topic, but with a true democratic system we can work together to build a better and fairer future.
Below are examples of how our future membership system can work and grow our community capital.
Membership Example 1
Community Investment Model
Example 1: €200 upfront + €8 per month
Every euro builds daughter companies, local jobs, and shared ownership
With 240 members: €48,000 immediate funding + €1,920 monthly for new ventures
Community owns 51%, workers 49%. Profits reinvest locally for sustainable growth.
Building real jobs, assets, and security for our communities
Membership Example 2
Accessible Community Model
Example 2: €100 upfront + €8 per month
Every euro builds daughter companies, local jobs, and shared ownership
With 240 members: €24,000 immediate funding + €1,920 monthly for new ventures
Community owns 51%, workers 49%. Profits reinvest locally for sustainable growth.
Building real jobs, assets, and security for our communities
Get In Touch
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