Our stories
At Timebanking UK, we’re all about connecting people, and our members love being part of the timebanking family. For our members, joining a time bank can give them a new perspective on themselves and their abilities – and introduce them to a whole new set of friends.
We hear so many wonderful stories about how timebanking has changed people’s lives – here are just a few.
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Time to speak up
Timebanking UK has been working with partners across the country to give a voice to people who have been hit hard by the pandemic, whether because of mental health issues,…
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Saints fans score a success
As football grounds welcome back supporters and students are set to return to universities, we thought we’d share a story from two former time bank members who fit those categories.
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Woolmer Forest hits 6 million!
A time bank in Hampshire bank has made history by recording the 6 millionth timebanking hour. After weeks of watching as the numbers got closer and closer to the magical…
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Uttlesford adjusts to the pandemic
about Time Bank Uttlesford through their Airport Community Team, which looks for ways in which the airport can help out in the community. Steve has been involved in quite a…
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Stroud: Supporting people in care home and sheltered housing
Former librarian Anna is a member of Fair Shares Stroud, the town’s time bank. She had been worried that, once she'd retired, she’d miss the bustle and interest of her…
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St Neots: tackling isolation and homelessness
St Neots is a thriving Cambridgeshire time bank with an active membership who love to take on new challenges. In March 2020, St Neots celebrated their eighth birthday – and…
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Broadway: how timebanking helped me to turn my life around
Paul Wilson used to run his own business before the breakdown of his marriage precipitated a descent into alcoholism and homelessness. He’s now a trustee of Broadway, the homelessness charity…
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Nottingham: Timebanking helped my son realise his dream
Time credits can be transferred between time bank members and their family and friends. Here’s how a member of Nottingham time bank used her credits to support her son’s dream…
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Bath: Helping others to help yourself
Dennis, who’s in his 50s, was referred to Bath time bank by social services and the local police because he had high support needs, could not read or write and…
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Isle of Wight: everyone has something to offer
Sally is the coordinator of West Wight Time Bank, the UK’s most southerly time bank – and the only one on an island. She tells us how timebanking can help…
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Settle: Everyone can get involved with timebanking
As a disabled member, Sam found joining her local time bank in Settle has enabled her to get really involved in the wider community. Sam is plagued by pain and…
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Sawston: Getting to know your neighbours
Sawston time bank started in January 2019, with the aim of enabling local people to come together and help each other by exchanging knowledge, services and skills.
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Scotland: Fiona and Frances team up
Fiona is a member of a Time Bank in Scotland, and so far has given six hours. She is a full time carer for her husband. Fiona joined the Time…
