Dear frankuk-ga,
There appears to be no central database containing the information you
require so I have visited six LETS web sites and extracted, as far as
possible, the information you require. However, some information is
not supplied.
At the foot of this answer are links to web sites which contain
further information on LETS and links to other LETS projects. However,
you may find as I did, that many of the links do not work where the
LETS have failed. In addition, many have no internet presence. One
site containing telephone numbers is listed below.
I have not included email addresses as some may be personal e-mail
addresses as well. Under the Google guidelines I cannot provide
personal information. However, the addresses are available on the
relevant site.
Falmouth
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 79+
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Ten mile radius of Falmouth
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: Not available
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: Open without prejudice to
any individual or organisation
TYPE OF CURRENCY: Palms
MISSION STATEMENT: Not given. From constitution: “To develop and
encourage the experience of community in Falmouth through the
establishment of a local exchange trading scheme. To stimulate the
creation of social and economic benefits by and for its members and
the people of the locality of Falmouth. “
WEBPAGE http://www.letsf.co.uk/fallets/index.htm
Kendall
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Not known
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: The people of the Kendal area in Cumbria,
on the edge of the Lake District National Park
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: Accounts for 2000 available
on the site. Turnover not shown.
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open to
anyone in the local community by completing a membership form and
paying the joining fee.
TYPE OF CURRENCY: Kendal credit unit :Kents
MISSION STATEMENT: None given. From constitution: ”The purpose of
Kendal LETS is to benefit the local area by encouraging a sense of
community, generating economic value, and assisting individuals to
utilise their skills”
WEBPAGE http://www.kendal-lets.freeserve.co.uk/home.html
Greenwich LETS Network (one of four in the Greenwich area)
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Not known. Directories not supplied
on-line. Intertrading permitted.
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: London Borough of Greenwich
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: No details given
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: Any organisation that
operates in a non-profit making capacity in the London Borough of
Greenwich. Trading possible with the other three LETS in Greenwich
TYPE OF CURRENCY: ‘Harmonies’.
MISSION STATEMENT: "The aim of the system is to: Provide an extra
resource for the voluntary sector. Promote networking and cooperation
between non-profit making groups in Greenwich. Improve the economic
base of member organisations by offering trading options to supplement
cash."
EMAIL mailto:waterfront.lets@greenwich.gov.uk
WEBPAGE http://www.letsgreenwich.org.uk/Letsgreenwich/Network/network.html
Shipley, Yorks
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Believed 20
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: For anyone living or working in: Baildon,
Baildon Green, Frizinghall, Nab Wood, Saltaire, Shipley, Windhill,
Wrose
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: Not supplied
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: Individuals, community
groups, businesses & other organisations within the area
TYPE OF CURRENCY Nuts and bolts
MISSION STATEMENT None given
WEBPAGE http://www.bradtap.legend.yorks.com/members/Lets.html
Oswestry
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: Not immediately apparent. Download a
large database (1.6mb) which provides lists of wants and offers and
details of members.
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Oswestry and District
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: Not available
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: Open to anyone living in
this area
TYPE OF CURRENCY Oswald.
MISSION STATEMENT Not stated but may be - Whatever you do, Whatever
you need, Whatever you make, Whatever you want . . .You can benefit
from LETS
WEBSITE http://www.trumphurst.com/odlets/
Aberystwyth
SIZE AS NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: At least 145 (intertrading
arrangement with other LETS)
APPROXIMATE GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Locality of Aberystwyth
GDP OR TURNOVER EQUIVALENT IF AVAILABLE: Not available
WHO CAN JOIN OR RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERSHIP: “Anyone, whether amateur
or professional, young or old, in or out of work, raising a family,
running a business, in fact … whoever you are! Any individual or
organisation sympathetic to the aims of the system”
TYPE OF CURRENCY: Toes
MISSION STATEMENT: (from Rules and regulations) “To develop and
encourage the experience of community in the Aberystwyth area through
the establishment of a local exchange trading scheme. To stimulate the
creation of social, economic and educational benefits by and for its
members and the people of the locality of Aberystwyth.”
WEBSITE: http://welcome.to/aberlets
Non-web based addresses.
http://www.lets-linkup.com/4119-UK-The%20North.htm
General Information
http://www.letsystem.org.uk/
http://www.gmlets.u-net.com/
List of LETS websites and information
http://www.letslinkuk.net/lla.htm
Please request any clarification of this research, or if the links do
not work, before rating the answer.
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