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1. www.thelewespound.org › faqFAQ - The Lewes Pound

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   The Lewes Pound initiative is funded through support from local businesses, grants and Lewes Pounds bought by visitors to Lewes. Money from the sale of Lewes Pounds to people who do not intend to spend them but wish to keep them for their collectable or souvenir value is a valuable source of income to the project and supports Lewes.

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     The Lewes Pound Community Interest Company Registered at 2...

   • Spend Lewes Pounds

     We funded the gardening booklet that Common Cause produced...

   • How It Works

     You can help to circulate Lewes Pounds by asking for and...

   • Collector's Packs

     The Lewes Pound Climate Emergency £ 10.00 Add to basket; The...

   • Get Lewes Pounds

     Ask for Lewes Pounds in Change at local independent shops....

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     We funded the gardening booklet that Common Cause produced...

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     A thriving Lewes pound, underwritten by regular monthly...

   • What It Is

     The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can...

2. www.thelewespound.orgThe Lewes Pound

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   The Lewes Pound is a creative and practical way that celebrates Lewes: from Bonfire to the new Tingle’s Way, that connects Lewes with the South Downs Way; from the inclusiveness of The Rooks’ Equality FC and Patina; but that also supports local food banks through the Donate-a-Drink scheme at the Depot; and underscores our commitment to tackle the climate emergency.

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3. www.thelewespound.org › what-it-isWhat it is | The Lewes Pound

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   The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can be spent locally as a complementary currency and used alongside Pounds Sterling. It is a creative yet practical to make money work for Lewes. The Lewes Pound is driven by three main considerations: Economic:

4. transitiontownlewes.org › tlpThe Lewes Pound | Transition Town Lewes

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   The plot thickened when Lewes Pounds started selling on ebay for £30 a pop (the first run was a limited edition of 10,000, which sold out in one day and immediately was sat on as speculation about the valueof the Lewes Pound continued. This flutter only ended when we printed more Lewes Pounds a fortnight later.

5. www.transitionculture.org › wp-content › uploadsTHE LEWES POUND - transitionculture.org

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   The Lewes Pound operates using a simple model: a. In the first instance, Lewes Pounds (LPs) can be bought and sold at issuing points in the community. People can also get Lewes Pounds by asking for them in their change when they make a cash transaction. The Lewes Pound is issued at parity with Sterling, e.g. 1 Lewes Pound is worth 1£. b.

6. transitiontownlewes.org › connect_lewes_poundThe Lewes Pound - Transition Town Lewes

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   The Lewes Pound is a creative yet practical way for local people to make money work for Lewes. The Lewes Pound is essentially a voucher or token that can be traded locally as a complementary currency and used alongside Pounds Sterling. Money spent locally circulates within, and benefits the local economy. Money spent in national chains doesn ...

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   How is the Lewes Pound initiative funded?

   • The Lewes Pound initiative is funded through support from local businesses, grants and Lewes Pounds bought by visitors to Lewes. Money from the sale of Lewes Pounds to people who do not intend to spend them but wish to keep them for their collectable or souvenir value is a valuable source of income to the project and supports Lewes.

   FAQ | The Lewes Pound

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   What is the purpose of the Lewes Pound?

   • The goal of the Lewes pound is to promote local economic activity and community business relationships. Proponents hope that by using Lewes pounds, the community can also help decrease carbon emissions by cutting down on the number of goods that are transported long distances. The currency was first issued in 2008.

   Lewes Pound - Investopedia

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   Is the Lewes Pound a charity?

   • All the work done to date on the Lewes Pound has been volunteered. We are registered as a Community Interest Company (CIC) so we are a non-profit-making company. Any income goes into running the scheme or as donations to local good causes compatible with our aims.

   FAQ | The Lewes Pound

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   How much is a Lewes pound worth?

   • The plot thickened when Lewes Pounds started selling on ebay for £30 a pop (the first run was a limited edition of 10,000, which sold out in one day and immediately was sat on as speculation about the valueof the Lewes Pound continued. This flutter only ended when we printed more Lewes Pounds a fortnight later.

   The Lewes Pound | Transition Town Lewes

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   What is the Lewes Fund?

   • The Lewes Fund was established in 2012 to help facilitate charitable giving and to act as a fund raiser for these local groups. The Fund draws on the knowledge and support of the local community, working together to help reduce disadvantage and build a stronger, sustainable community for the future.

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   Are Lewes Pounds an alternative currency?

   • Lewes Pounds are a complementary currency, not an alternative currency. The aim of it is to ensure that we emphasise the availability and quality of locally produced goods and locally owned businesses, as a way of celebrating Lewes, its people and its economy, supporting social and economic inclusion and doing our bit to tackle climate change.

   FAQ | The Lewes Pound

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8. www.supermoney.com › encyclopedia › lewes-poundLewes Pound: Definition, Benefits, and Community Impact

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   The Lewes Pound is a unique community currency designed to foster local economic resilience and sustainability in Lewes, East Sussex, UK. Launched in 2008, it operates alongside the British Pound (GBP) as a complementary currency, with the goal of promoting local business relationships and reducing carbon emissions associated with long-distance trade.