Time Banking
"... time to give and take"
Time Banking aims to strengthen communities by drawing people together and by developing mutual friendships and support.
Why?
Time banking can help to:
- bring people together in a spirit of equality
- value and record contributions to community life
- build individual confidence and skills
- build organisational capacity
- build community networks and knowledge
- get things done that wouldn't get done otherwise
What difference does it make?
"I wouldn't have thought I could do this until I spoke up at the [Time Bank] launch and joined in the group get togethers." (Member)
- more people feeling part of the community
- more people actively involved in time banking
- more people feeling that neighbours look out for each other
- improved levels of mental health and well-being
- reduced levels of social isolation
Who?
All residents, in order to promote the well-being of people who are disabled, isolated, lonely or have a mental health problem.
Where?
Charlestown and Lower Kersal, in the City of Salford.
How?
- attracting and recruiting new members
- looking after people and nurturing relationships
- bringing people together and organising events
- administering exchanges and time accounts
- developing local partnerships and projects
- building the reputation and effectiveness of the Time Bank
Originally commisioned by Charlestown and lower Kersal NDC
For further information contact Chris Dabbs on 0161 743 0088
This page was last updated on 26 October 2009
