• LETS creates self-employment and encourages a sense of achievement

 

• It provides opportunities to improve abilities, skills and self esteem

 

• It provides opportunities for those who like to be able to trade without cash as a matter of necessity or principle

 

• It provides opportunities for like-minded people to be part of a Community where close friendships and bonds may be formed

 

• It is an excellent way to become part of a new Community and meet new people if you have just moved to the area

 

• It provides opportunities for networking

 

• It is a way of learning new skills

 

• It is a good way of passing on unwanted items for others who need them

 

• LETS gives parents of children at the Waldorf School another means of paying fees through the Scholarship scheme, if they qualify

 

• It is ideal for people who are unemployed as it gets them back into work mode practising their skills or learning new ones and provides a sense of usefulness in doing real work.