Sometimes when people inquire about Membership they have

the belief that they have nothing to offer. It is rare to find

someone who does not have something they can trade or

barter once a skills inventory is completed with them.This

simply means looking at the jobs, hobbies and experiences

they have had through their life which have equipped them

The real wealth of a community lies in the skills, knowledge

and wisdom of it's members.In LETS we value and recognise

those assets and place an emphasis on them that is sometimes

lost in the monetary world. LETS is not limited by availability of

cash or restricted by cash flow and is for anyone, whatever their

income.

the community.Although the rate of payment of $B may vary

according to task, every skill is valued and some of the more

basic ones more sought after than others.

LETS systems  are about sharing and caring, being part of a

community that helps itself and isn't burdened by the apathy of

hard financial times.Enabling others, providing opportunities for

work, learning and exchanging goods and skills all contribute to

the empowerment of a community and enhance it's abilities to

survive difficult times.

LETS enables  community wealth.The real wealth of any

and the community at large.This wealth survives

depressions,recessions and economic downturns and in fact

may be strengthened by them.When times are hard and money

short, many find strengths,resources and new skills they didn't

know they had which become essential for survival.

LETS rewards those efforts and places a value on them.

Once you have had a look at this LETS South website and see

what LETS is about, you may decide you'd like to be part of our