Citizen Coin Bradford launches

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Citizen Coin Bradford launches this weekend.

Rewarding and recognising our volunteers in the District

Citizen Coin

The new Citizen Coin scheme launches on Saturday, 5 December and is supported by Bradford for Everyone.

The scheme will reward residents, for doing things to help others by volunteering or getting involved in civic activities to make Bradford a great place for everyone.

You can earn digital discount coins via a mobile app.  The coins can then be used to get discounts off goods and services.  Those earning coins can also opt to donate their coins to other people and organisations.

Businesses that have already signed up to support the pilot scheme include Bread + Roses; Omar Khans; Dubrovnik Hotel; Bubble Chai; Academia-Apparel and Ami Gees Café.

The process is simple once you’re registered with a BradfordCoin account, simply browse the activities offered by our partner organisations and find an activity to suit you. After you sign up and complete the activity, the organisation will reward you in BradfordCoin.

For more information visit here you can see how to sign up and what offers are available.

Click here to see a video with more information on how the scheme works.

The new scheme launching on International Volunteer Day is a chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities.

Sign up today!

General FAQs

How do I earn BradfordCoin?

Anyone can earn BradfordCoin. Once you’re registered with a BradfordCoin account, simply browse the activities offered by our partner organisations and find an activity to suit you. After you sign up and complete the activity, the organisation will reward you in BradfordCoin.

Do I have to volunteer to earn BradfordCoin?

No. You can also earn BradfordCoin by undertaking others initiatives that may become available which can also  benefit you.  For example, these could range from stopping smoking to looking for work, undertaking training or achieving a goal you have identified with an organisation’s support.

How do I spend BradfordCoin?

Our local retail partners accept BradfordCoin in return for discounts on goods and services. Visit the Offers section to see what’s available, then spend your BradfordCoin, either in person or online, by scanning a QR code via an app on your smartphone or making a transfer via the website. Once the retailer receives BradfordCoin from you, you pay them the discounted price.

What is a BradfordCoin wallet?

Your BradfordCoin Wallet is your mechanism for making BradfordCoin transactions. You can access it via the BradfordCoin website or via a free smartphone app. The first time you access your BradfordCoin Wallet you will be issued with a unique personalised QR code that can be used to undertake BradfordCoin transactions.

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