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

3. 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

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

7. Farm-Link Initiative Primary producers from the region. 50 mile radius - develop local/regional production. FarmLink service – B2B connections.

9. Good money, good economy £B300,350 created in first 12 months 680 business use £Bs. 420 TXT2PAY 1100 TXT2PAY. 1000s people spending £Bs. £200K+ Credit Union reserves & membership Increasing B2B trade First Bus – primary transport provider

10. Positive Impact

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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  Poster Campaign  Bristol Pound Society  Launch Events  Freshers fair Get primary data Compile an economic assessment report

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