Background to this Project

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LETSlink set up this site to enable members to participate county-wide in 2010, but due to lack of resources there was a long pause before getting things moving. Nidderdale LETS was an independent group until October 2020, but their website had ceased to function, and they took a decision at a Final AGM in October 2020 to fold and transfer their members' accounts to this system, giving us the impetus to move forward - so in a sense they are the backbone of this project

Following this decision we made some improvements to the software, rehosted the website, and in October 2021, uploaded data we had received for Nidderdale LETS members, including a balance for each member. Members whose balance does not match that shown on the system are invited to submit their personal spreadsheet showing their most recent transactions - if you are searching for the file on your computer, it includes your name - eg "JxxxHxxxxxx NIDDS account.xls" - and we will be able to update their balance in the online system.

For existing groups which have their own online systems, currently Richmond and York LETS this online system is envisaged as a facility for their organisers to advertise goods and services on behalf of their members which might be of interest to people outside the immediate neighbourhood - and to assist with inter-trading between local schemes. Their group account should include a contact person who is willing to participate in this project and liaise with other groups. Where there is no existing group we hope to develop one within this network, and so that there will be a coordinator in each of the seven districts of North Yorkshire.

People who don't have an established LETS group nearby may join direct - and this option may also be offered to members of existing groups, who would like to network more widely. We are ensuring that all those who join have their "district" clearly shown in the address list, which is searchable, to assist members to contact others in their own district, enabling local groups to function within this system.

Accordingly, each district North Yorkshire LETS will be to have at least one representative on the Core Group which will also provide some central admin services. Once they are familiar with the system, groups will be able to respond to enquiries and enrol members locally. Local organisers provide support to individuals, keep in touch with each other, and collaborate in maintaining the health of the overall system. For further information follow links on the sidebar to Events/News etc, and if you would like to join, please go to the Application Form.