Welcome to the Stroud Pound website.
The Stroud Pound is all about strengthening our local economy, building new relationships and making us think about how we spend our money. Over £200 has been raised for local charity.
Stroud Pounds aren't the whole answer but are part of the shift that needs to happen
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The Stroud Pound is modelled on Europe's most successful local currency -
Newsletter February 2012
More value for your pound
The Directors of Stroud pound Co-
Help and support
At present a small group of people is carrying the SP initiative. We all work at it on a volunteer basis and therefore have limited time at our disposal. There is however lots to do not least in the field of promotion. We need new traders of all kinds as well as more people who spend SPs. A few hours of your time could make a huge difference. We can give you all the necessary information and sign up forms. Please contact us if you would like to help.
New flyers and brochures
Most of you will have now seen the new brochure listing all the participating shops and businesses. Every participating shop should have them available. Other information points could also display them. If you notice they have run out please ask for more and if you would like some to distribute please contact us. There is also a box of brochures kept at the Eco Shop in Threadneedle Street.
Also attached are some simple flyers for consumers, traders and charities to use complete with joining forms. Please use them to enrol more members.
Local trade sponsors
One of the innovative ideas behind the development of Stonehouse pounds was the idea
that businesses and particularly the larger employers could pay a regular loyalty
bonus to their staff in local currency -
Appeal to charities
Member charities stand to benefit directly from the circulation of SPs. The more
a charity's supporters take and spend SPs, the more will they raise. Enrolling supporters
as members of Stroud Pound Co-
Finally a Reminder!
Please remember that to be valid SP notes should have a 2011 sticker on them. Those with a 2009 date with or without demurrage stickers attached are no longer valid. They can however still be updated/exchanged for new notes but only until 31st March 2012. After this date they can no longer be exchanged. End of newsletter.
How do I join and where can I spend Stroud Pounds?
This website contains separate information and downloadable joining forms for consumers/shoppers, traders/businesses and charities. Forms can be filled in and returned to the address below together with the correct membership payment and any request for Stroud Pounds.
Alternatively, you can join the scheme in person and exchange Sterling Pounds for Stroud Pounds at the following outlets and exchange points in Stonehouse, Minchinhampton, Nailsworth and Stroud.
A list of participating traders, businesses and services are here.
Who runs the scheme?
Stroud Pound Co-
The scheme is based on the Chiemgauer—a highly successful local currency in Germany (www.chiemgauer.eu) The Stroud Pound has the support of Stroud Town Council.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK (Lots more questions here):
I already shop locally. Why should I join?
If you already shop locally then come and join us. We need your support! When a community works together it can flourish, even in harsh times like a recession. Supporting the local currency is one way that we can show commitment to each other and to a sustainable future. It’s not about ‘me’, it’s about ‘us’.
Stroud Pound Co-
