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Timebank to be launched in Lutterworth

Date: Wednesday, February 13th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire Harborough Activities & Events Groups & Forums

A Timebank is being launched later this year in Lutterworth, but what exactly is a Timebank? 

Timebanking is based on the fact that everyone has something to offer - whether it's a skill such as gardening, baking or being a good listener or a little time to help someone else, with shopping or a lift for example. 

In return for sharing your skills or time, free of charge, you can earn 'credits', to spend on free help of your own. 

As you can imagine, it's a great way to 'pay' for things you may not be able to afford otherwise, whilst meeting new people, learning new things and feeling as if you're making a difference in your community. 

How does it work? 

Timebanking values all hours equally - 1 hour of time = 1 time credit. It doesn't matter what you do, every 'skill' is considered equal. For example, an older person may want some help with learning how to use their new television. They would ask a Timebank 'broker' who would in turn ask Timebank members if they could help. Let's say a young unemployed person with some spare time on their hands offers to help for an hour. In return, they would earn 1 time credit. The young person could then use their time credit to get help with writing their CV or interview techniques, from another member of the Timebank with relevant skills. And so on...

This is just an example, you can ask the Timebank for help with all kinds of things, and offer all kinds of things in return. It may be as simple as going for coffee with someone who needs a little company, you don't necessarily have to have any particular skills. 

In short, you'll be able to get things done for yourself or in your home, whilst meeting new people and supporting others, all without money. 

All Timebank members will be vetted and CRB (police) checked and will include individuals, local businesses and organisations.

To find out more and to join the Timebank please call James O'Flynn on 0116 3059212 or email [email protected]


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