Bristol Pound CIC Bristol Credit Union BCU Notforprofit

Bristol Pound CIC Bristol Credit Union (BCU) Not-for-profit partnership

Key characteristics Local/Complementary currency for Bristol & surrounding region Printed & digital: back £ 1 -1 held at BCU Local, independent businesses Live locally or employed locally

https: //bristolpound. community-currency. org/monea/do/login

Farm-Link Initiative Primary producers from the region. 50 mile radius - develop local/regional production. Farm. Link service – B 2 B connections.

Good money, good economy £B 300, 350 created in first 12 months 680 business use £Bs. 420 TXT 2 PAY 1100 TXT 2 PAY. 1000 s people spending £Bs. £ 200 K+ Credit Union reserves & membership Increasing B 2 B trade First Bus – primary transport provider

Positive Impact

New Developments Council Tax, Energy bills Bristol Green Capital 2015 Real Economy Project The Town Pound

Upcoming Student guide for using the Bristol Pound. UWE SU shop & cash point from June. Bristol Hub operates a £B cash point. 1/3 of all retail spending is from students.

Good for students Real connections to Bristol’s local businesses. Greater market choice. Easier budgeting, lending & no credit cards. Sense of empowerment. Better access to local food.

UWE & the Bristol Pound Aims of the Project • Students at UWE signed up to using the Bristol Pound • Data on the economic impact of students upon Bristol Objectives – How will it be done • Launch a marketing campaign Ø Poster Campaign Ø Bristol Pound Society Ø Launch Events Ø Freshers fair • Get primary data • Compile an economic assessment report

Get involved! Start spending £Bs! Paper or digital. Every UWE student spending £Bs. www. bristolpound. org / @Bristol. Pound