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Renfrewshire is home to many fantastic businesses. We can all support them by spending local where we can.
Around 70p in every £1 spent local, stays local. Pick up some essentials from your local greengrocer, grab a quick coffee or buy that gift – you can do your bit to support the local community and its businesses.
Spend local with the Renfrewshire Gift Card
With the launch of the new digital Renfrewshire Gift Card, it’s never been easier to spend local! Simply choose the amount you would like on the card, order your digital gift card online and send it directly to the lucky recipient with a personalised message.
They will be able to spend their gift card at any participating business; from our lovely selection of independent gift shops and beauty salons; to our cafes and restaurants, there’s something for everyone. Find out more about the Town & City Gift Cards and see the full list of participating businesses across Renfrewshire.
Please note, physical cards are still available for purchase.
The Renfrewshire Gift Card is part of a scheme from Scotland Loves Local.
Some reasons to shop local
Research on spending shows more money spent locally stays in the local economy. It is also an ethical choice. When you shop at local butchers, bakers, greengrocers or farmers’ markets, the produce probably had a short field-to-fork journey, reducing its carbon footprint.
Independent shops often stock locally-made items not available elsewhere. Along with artisan markets, they support entrepreneurs and foster the talents of the next generation.
Shopping locally helps build communities. Bookshops, cafes and craft shops drum-up custom by hosting book groups, knitting clubs, children’s events and more. If businesses are not supported, local groups tend to disappear.
Coming into your town or village centre to spend locally helps it prosper once again. Taking part in different events, visiting beautiful buildings and embracing our rich heritage can help us regenerate the area.
Where can I get more info?
Here are some handy links to help you find out more about what is on offer in Renfrewshire – and hopefully it will help you to Spend Local:
Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce are the leading business membership organisation in the area and represent a wide variety of firms, big and small, from all areas and of all types. You can find out more about member businesses here.
Paisley town centre’s business improvement district Paisley First have a Business Directory on their website which lists what the town has to offer – split by Shopping, Professional Services, Health Hair & Beauty, and Eating Out, Bars & Social
