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
to re-
The Stroud Pound is modelled on Europe's most successful local currency -
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 4th July 2012 -
Do join us for this year's Annual General meeting. It is a crucial one because the
initiative needs to develop strongly over the coming years. The global financial
situation demands new and creative approaches which those in charge seem powerless
to develop. The Stroud pound model has great potential and is being promoted across
Europe as a way to save the Euro (and the pound too) -
To be effective the Stroud pound needs to be taken up and used widely throughout the district. At this meeting we want to explore how to encourage its use, share new ideas and gather a new group of active enthusiasts to take the Stroud and Stonehouse Pound to a new level. This includes finding new and enthusiastic directors.
The evening will begin with a brief introduction followed by a review of the year and a financial report (see attached summary). Then after electing the directors for the coming year we will have a free discussion about Stroud pound including a contribution from a new local currency initiative developing in Tewkesbury. This will followed by a short break for refreshments at Star Anise Cafe.
In the second part of the evening we will show a film about how commercial banks create most of the money we need for our economy through debt. It argues that the creation of money and the commerce of banking should be separated so that money once again becomes a freely available medium of exchange. It gives a good clear picture of the challenges and opportunities connected with money.
Get involved: If you would like to become more actively involved and even serve
as a director, please get in touch with one of the directors of Stroud Pound Co-
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-
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-
