Timebanking
Timebanking allows individuals and organisations to share and exchange
their time, skills and resources. A time bank uses time as currency:
every hour of time is equal. An hour given providing a service for
someone in the community is credited and can then be spent getting help
in return. We see timebanking as an adaptable tool which can help to
create an effective, co-produced service which treats clients and staff
as assets. We also believe that timebanking is a great way of
developing networks, sharing resources and building trust within the
community.
Timebanking allows us all to play a part in improving the well-being of
each-other and of the community. There are 55 time banks in London -
all of whom are members of Timebanking UK, the charity which supports
and develops timebanking in the UK. One of these time banks is hosted
by HCCT (Holy Cross Centre Trust) which thrives through partnership
working and is one of the most successful time banks in London. To
learn more about timebanking, visit
www.timebanking.org
or call Sarah Bird who
is the London timebanking network co-ordinator on 01453 750952 or email
sarahb@timebanks.co.uk Timebanking UK run regular 'introduction to
timebanking' sessions in London where everyone is welcome to come and
learn more about the concept.
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