Our Stories

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.”  

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Timebanking UK prospectus

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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.” 

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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.” 

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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.” 

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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.” 

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