Funds to introduce timebanking to refugees and asylum seekers encouraging social interaction and feelings of self worth
Training Brokers
A one year programme of training modules for time bank brokers to include specialist speakers and face to face events
New work in Derbyshire
Year 2 for ongoing support to develop and grow a county wide timebanking network in Derbyshire
2022-2025: Investing in our growth
The Tudor Trust will be funding Timebanking UK for 3 years to help undergo a transformation piece and deliver new and exciting services for the time bank membership and to support the growth of the organisation.
2022: Improving mental health in Somerset
We have secured funding to roll out the first timebanking programme in North Somerset in partnership with GP’s and community groups. To improve mental health is the top priority.
2022: Tee times
In this third project, we are focusing on people with visual impairments and their love of golf. Our partners are Blind Golf England and we will be using timebanking to support their members, introduce more people to Blind Golf and help their members to realise their value in being able to help others.
2022: Learning new skills in Liverpool
A one year programme to involve young people with disabilities across Liverpool to get involved in activities which they enjoy and want to learn; art, music, cooking, sports, etcetera. For every hour they are involved they earn a timebanking hour which they can swap with our corporate partners or learning something new from another young person.
2022: Closing the digital divide
A one year programme to help alleviate loneliness and isolation in older people who have difficulties using technology. Group telephone events are set up where each person gets a phone call to link them up with others to chat about issues of mutual interest. There is a facilitator and speaker on each and the events are open to time banks and their members across the UK.
2022: Moving more…
In this second project, funded by Sport England and Disability Rights UK, time bank members work with people with health conditions or disabilities to ‘simply move more’. The aim is for people to motivate and support each other through timebanking to become more active in a way and at a time that suits them – in 4 new locations.