A grand investment idea from Kevin McCloud, but it’s not without its risks

The TV presenter is behind a mini-bond launch seeking backing for social and environmental housing schemesWould you be tempted to sign up for an investment offering an 8% return if Grand Designs frontman Kevin McCloud was involved in it?The Channel 4 presenter and designer is director of a company that has launched a £3m “mini-bond” scheme, which is basically a way of raising money from private investors. This one is targeting people looking for something “social and envi