Quality Mark Holders
Paxton Green, Lambeth
“Paxton Green Time Bank currently has over 200 active members, a figure which is growing weekly. We are committed to supporting the growth of time banking both in Southwark and Lambeth, and also nationally by working in partnership with Timebanking UK.”
St Ives Time Bank, Cambridgeshire
“St Ives’ answer to exchanging knowledge and skills, where the only currency is time. An exciting venture where people in the town are volunteering their own time and skills in return for other people’s. The project is strengthening ties in the community as well as bridging some of the gaps recent government cuts have created.”
Lee Fair Share, Lewisham
“Our time bank enables people from all backgrounds to come together, sharing their experiences and skills. People who might previously have felt isolated or marginalised in society can begin to feel more involved with and valued by those living around them, increasing the sense of local community.”
Our Time, Liverpool
“We’re a time banking project which aims to tackle the social isolation faced by adults in the Liverpool area who suffer from mental health issues. We create opportunities for people with mental health problems to exchange their skills and time and thereby improve their mental health by incorporating the five ways to wellbeing: connecting, giving, learning, taking notice and being active.”
HOur Bank, Peckham
“Here at the HOurBank, we’re building a community by simply helping one another. Community building helps people find friends outside of their usual circles, gives them experience and confidence in the skills they love, while making them feel valued.”
Opportunity Knocks Time Bank, Plymouth
“We’ve been working with individuals, communities and organisations in and around Plymouth for 30 years and pride ourselves in putting people at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to inspire and empower people to achieve their independence and aspirations and make a difference to individuals, groups and communities in Plymouth and surrounding areas.”
Rushey Green time bank
“Our vision is to achieve a cohesive community in the Rushey Green area, where neighbours know neighbours and can rely on each other for help and support. Where people of different ages, cultures, backgrounds and abilities interact with each other on an equal footing and with mutual respect and understanding.”
Give and Take Time
Give and Take Time aims to build on existing community spirit, widen community capacity and build community resilience within Northill in Bedfordshire. “We’re delighted to have received national recognition for the time and effort taken to ensure the quality of our time bank. Thanks to all the members and directors who’ve made this possible and thanks to Timebanking UK together with Voluntary and Community Action in Leighton Buzzard for all their help and support… thanks to the timebanking community as a whole who have shared their expertise, making the whole setting up process so much easier and safer.”
Fair Shares Community Time Banks
Established in November 1998, Fair Shares in Gloucester was the first ever time bank in the UK. The time bank has worked extensively with community groups and prisons. “We’re extremely proud to have been awarded this Quality Mark. We’re grateful to all of our participants and partners in shaping the future of the local economies and we look forward to helping others do the same…”
St Neots: QM–Oct 2018
This time bank in Cambridgeshire has been around for eight years and is highly active in teaming with local organisations and applying for funding. “We were absolutely delighted to hear the news that we have been awarded the TBUK Quality Mark. This approval from TBUK confirms that we continue to operate affectively and positively within the spirit and ethos of the timebanking movement. It reflects the hard work and commitment of St Neots Time Bank members.”
West Wight: QM–June 2019
West Wight Time bank is made up of members of the West Wight community whose aim is to reach out to individuals and groups in the community, showing them that everyone has something to offer. “We’re proud to display the TBUK Quality Mark on all our publicity materials.”
Derbyshire Time Swap: QM–June 2019
Derbyshire’s network of time banks is a strong one with well-planned aims and clear outcomes. The time banks operate in areas including Amber Valley, Erewash and High Peak. “We’re delighted to announce we have been awarded the Timebanking UK Quality Mark which recognises the excellent work happening throughout Derbyshire. This award demonstrates the hard work and commitment that the Time Swap team has put into the scheme.”
Chesterfield Time Bank: QM–Dec 2019
Chesterfield Time Bank is an independent time bank with over 300 members, established in 2001. Over this time, it has grown and adapted while staying true to the core values of the timebanking philosophy. “Chesterfield Time Bank are thrilled to receive the Timebanking UK Quality Mark! We’re proud of the high standards of operation which have been at the core of our time bank throughout its 18 years of operation and to have this point endorsed through the Quality Mark is just wonderful.”
Timebanking in Tameside
Timebanking in Tameside, run by Community Voluntary Action Tameside (CVAT), aims to build and support strong and vibrant voluntary and community action. “Thank you so much; we wish we had applied sooner. We are so thrilled.”
Leith: QM–Dec 2019
Leith Timebank has been operating in and around Leith since 2012. The time bank’s main focus is to support older people, carers and adults across all generations, many with one or more chronic conditions. “Everyone at Leith Timebank is delighted to be awarded the Timebanking UK Quality Mark. We would like to say a massive thank you to our host organisation Pilmeny Development Project, Leith Timebank Advisory Group and our partner organisation. But the biggest ‘thank you’ has to go to our members and local community!”