Yes you can. If you buy for someone aged over 16, they hold the shares themselves and become a member of Reading Hydro. You may want to buy for younger children or grandchildren, since Reading Hydro is a long term investment with a return that will span the generations. In this case, you hold the shares until the child reaches the age of 16.
To apply for shares go, to https://hydro.readinguk.org/shares/ or email us at reading.hydro.cbs@gmail.com if you have any questions.