LETSlink Scotland
About Us

Where are LETSlink Scotland?

Enquiries can be made to LETSlink Scotland Administrator, David Robertson. The office is normally staffed Tuesday to Thursday, or use the 24hr answer machine service. We can provide general information, press enquiries and details of training courses.

LETSlink Scotland's National Office is in the Top of the Town Enterprise building, Stirling. We can host training events and meetings, and draw on the resources of a Community Café and the expertise of Stirling and Alloa LETS members.

What does LETSlink Scotland do?

• We deal with enquiries about potential new LETS throughout Scotland, in urban as well as rural areas.
• We assist in the development of new systems through our Regional Co-ordinator Network.
• We promote LETS and facilitate the exchange of information, by running conferences, seminars and a bi-monthly Newsletter
• Training Co-ordinators Lesley Rowan and Stewart Noble provide training on all aspects of LETS. Lesley is based in Stirling; Stewart is based in Forres.

LETSlink Scotland Cares

LETSlink Scotland promotes co-operation in our communities helping to support mental health initiatives, job creation and crime prevention.

• LETS encourage local economies to produce quality products for local people, reducing waste, import costs and environmental damage.
• LETS help those most in need: those without a bank account, lone parents, long-term unemployed, retired people and disabled people.
• LETS lead to a thriving, diverse local economy which is less dependent on external funding.

More About LETSlink Scotland

LETSlink Scotland does not promote any particular model of LETS system. It aims to encourage experimentation and diversity. It is a democratic organisation, which is open to any person, or organisation with a mailing address in Scotland. LETSlink Scotland is a registered Company limited by guarantee with a non-profit distributing clause. Members' liability is limited to £1 each. The Directors are mostly Regional Coordinators or people who are active in LETS.

LETSlink Scotland takes every opportunity to trade in LETS and SOCS (the Scottish Organisational Currency). We intend to share information and maintain links with sister organisations such as LETSlink UK and SOCSystems.

The National Lottery Charities Board has funded LETSlink Scotland to implement a three-year programme of training and information provision. The Company also earns money and SOCS from the provision of development services, conference organisation, sale of publications and fund-raising. LETSlink Scotland is not currently a charity, but operates in the Social Sector.

Join LETSlink Scotland and play a part in promoting self-reliant, mixed local economies across Scotland

Yes! I would like to help the development work of LETSlink Scotland and keep myself informed of LETS activity in Scotland.

I understand that LETSlink Scotland is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee set up to act as an information and development network. It is registered in Scotland as Company 152142. Members' liability is limited to £1 per member.

Members receive the LETSlink Scotland Newsletter. Annual membership subscriptions are:

• Individuals: £5 - £10 or 5 - 10 Scotia (income-based)
• LETS systems: £10 - £20 or 10 - 20 Scotia (size-based)
• Organisations: £25 or 25 Scotia

http://www.letslinkscotland.org.uk/