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We are a local non-profit "exchange" network
in which all kinds of goods and services can be traded
without money. Our network uses an interest-free local
currency called "pledges", so that direct swaps
do not need to be made. A member may earn local credit
(pledges) by doing work for one person (eg gardening or
computer work) and spend their pledges on something else
with another member of the network (eg massage or carpentry).
| Benefits include |
- Access to
all kinds of goods and services
- Cash savings and immediate interest-free credit
- Less need to borrow from a bank, easing cash-flow
problems
- Opportunities to turn all kinds of skills or resources
into assets
- A wide variety of skills are recognized and valued
- You can trade at any level of skill or service
- Being part of a co-operative, friendly and supportive
community
- Especially helpful for people on a low income
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