This report (summary) commissioned by Community Energy Scotland and the Scottish Community Foundation shows how successful community groups can be when they lead local development. It suggests that there could be a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity for community groups to secure funds through renewable energy developments – funds that could be used to replicate the successes of pioneering community development groups from across the UK.  ‘Investing for Community Benefit’ details 10 case studies of community groups which have successfully pioneered and driven local development.