Timebanking UK

04/06/2026

From prison wings to community centres, incredible things happen when people come together to share their time and skills! 🤝✨

Timebank South West is incredibly proud to have been part of the project Supported by the fund, organisations across Plymouth—led by —joined forces to create welcoming spaces where anyone could access vital IT support. 💻🌐

Working alongside , , and , our brilliant Timebank volunteers stepped up to deliver practical, peer-led digital support, helping people build confidence and stay connected.

In true Timebank fashion, this is community reciprocity in action:

✨HMP Aylesbury : Prisoners donate their volunteering hours.
✨Plymouth: Those exact hours are used to support Better Connected volunteers helping local people master digital skills 🫶

Every single hour counts, and every participant is making a real difference ⏳

🔗 Watch the inspiring video of the project here: https://bit.ly/4ube2jv

This is "ILP BETTER CONNECTED SHORT 1ST DRAFT" by Viewhear CIC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

03/06/2026

The countdown is on ⏳

In just two weeks, we join the Marmalade Trust for Loneliness Awareness Week 2026.

At Timebanking UK, we believe that when we communicate effectively and look out for one another, the world can be a brighter and more positive place.

This is the moment to finalize your local events and reach out to those who might be isolated or feeling a bit tucked away, inviting them to join the celebration.

Action for Time Bank Leads: Download your digital assets and ensure your local community knows that your Time Bank is a safe, secure, and celebrated place for connection. 🛡️✨

Let’s ensure no one has to face the world alone when they have a community behind them 🤝

02/06/2026

What help do you need? How can you help others? 🤔💭

Take a look at our Time Bank Cartoon Questionnaire! It's a brilliant, simple way to see just how many everyday skills can be shared right in your neighbourhood. 🏡✨

Whether it’s helping with simple DIY, offering a lift, walking a dog, or sharing computer skills, every single hour counts equally. You don't have to be an expert to make a massive difference to someone close by.

💬 We want to hear from you! Look at the questionnaire below—what is one skill you could offer, or one thing you'd love a hand with this week? Drop your answers in the comments! 👇

01/06/2026

⏳ When you're part of a time bank, it's not just about what you are doing - it's about who you are being and the positive influence that this has on others. ☺️

If you want to be a part of something extra special and make a difference to others in your community, search for your nearest time bank here 👉 https://bit.ly/4o9MKao

28/05/2026

😎 The TBUK Spring Newsletter is here 🌸

Are you making the most of everything your community has to offer? 🧠🤝✨

From boosting self-esteem and creating natural neighbourhood friendships, to providing a comprehensive, expert-led 2026 training programme, the benefits of being part of the Timebanking UK network go so much deeper than just exchanging hours.

If you’ve been wondering how to bring this powerful "economy of kindness" to your own street, or if you just want to make sure your existing group isn’t missing out on our latest tools, we’ve mapped out everything you need to know.

🗓️ Plus, get a first look at our brand-new 2026 training schedule covering safeguarding, burnout prevention, and more!

👇 Catch up on the latest update and unlock your full benefits here:
https://bit.ly/3S7FK33

28/05/2026

Summer is finally here and and at TBUK we've got a busy month lined up with some exciting training in store 😎

📣 See all of June's training sessions available with Timebanking UK below;

⭐Time Online 2 Training - Safeguarding Features Of The Software – Thursday 4th June at 11
⭐Time Bank Co-ordinator Safeguarding and Avoiding Burnout – Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 11
⭐Introduction to Timebanking sessions 2026 – Thursday 11th June at 2
⭐Check In & Chat - Thursday 18th June at 2
⭐A Guide To Grant Funding – Tuesday 23rd June at 11
⭐Contributing to the Future of Timebanking – Tuesday 30th June at 10

Book your slot for any session in June or 2026 here 👉 https://bit.ly/44MZD3g

26/05/2026

Some more wonderful feedback from one of our kind hearted and grateful time bank members 😄

20/05/2026

🤝 True protection comes from community

As we approach Loneliness Awareness Week (15–21 June), how is your time bank planning to be a shield against isolation? 🛡️

Here are three simple ways to use time credits to bridge the gap:
⚡"The Tea Exchange": Encourage members to swap an hour for a simple garden visit or a cuppa
⚡"Skill-Share Socials": Use a group activity (like potting plants or basic tech help) to bring those living alone into a safe, welcoming space
⚡"The Observation Walk": A gentle group stroll to celebrate the sun shining and the world in bloom

What is your Time Bank planning? Share your ideas below! 👇

19/05/2026

Time is more than just minutes on a clock—it’s the power to build something better. 🤝⚡️

At Timebanking UK, we believe everyone has something valuable to give. Whether you’re sharing a skill, lending a hand with a building project, cooking up community meals, or offering a friendly face for a chat, your time is the currency that transforms neighbourhoods 👪

🕐 1 hour given = 1 hour earned. No money, no barriers—just people helping people.

Ready to see what's happening near you or want to bring this energy to your own street?

👉 Find your local timebank here: https://bit.ly/4o9MKao

📸 A massive shout out to our incredible UK time banks Torbay Together Timebank Fair Shares Community Time Banks Real Neighbours - Wythenshawe for the amazing work captured in these photos! We are so proud to share your magic ✨💗

18/05/2026

Happy Monday ✨

They say time is our most precious resource, but it's also the most beautiful thing we can share. Whether it's 10 minutes checking in on a neighbour, an hour walking a dog, or an afternoon mentoring - your time has the power to change someone's day... and strengthen our community 💗💪

What's one small way you're sharing your time this week?