Timebanking - put an hour in, get an hour out

Date: Sunday, July 7th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire North West Leicestershire Activities & Events Groups & Forums

A new project is being launched in Coalville, Lutterworth and surrounding areas, aimed at all members of the community.

The Timebank is a modern day bartering system that can help you get jobs done without money. They work by people offering their skills in return for time credits, which they can spend when they need help with something.

For example, mow somebody's lawn and in return you could get your ironing done. You could offer to meet someone for a cup of coffee and a chat and in return have someone teach you how to play guitar. For every hour that you put in you receive one time credit (one hour = one credit) that you then spend on getting things done for yourself. The skill or asset that you offer to other people can literally be anything.

The transactions are arranged by the Time broker who keeps a record of all the transactions, much like a bank account. The Time broker also meets with every member to explain the project and asks them ‘what can you offer? And what do you want?’ Offers and Wants are then put on a website www.timebankleicestershire.co.uk for people to see and respond to.

To join or for more info contact Lynne Brydon-Graham on 0116 305 7558 or email [email protected] or [email protected]