1. TIMEBANKING UK Supporting the development of timebanking across the UK

2. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee A membership organisation providing advice, training and reources Supporting, advising, networking Learning and sharing views, ideas and best practice 3 models of timebanking Our specialism - safety and safeguarding for time banks that use person to person timebanking UK seen as leader in timebanking Company Ltd by Guarantee No: 4502783 Charity No: 1101204

3. FACTS AND FIGURES…. Timebanking originated in Japan It’s worldwide! UK stats: 32,000 members 3,700 organisations 2.5 million hours exchanged 30% of time banks are supported by health professionals with referrals, recommendations, signposting patients

4. THE BENEFITS OF TIMEBANKING…. Asset based philosophy Increase self esteem and self confidence Creating social and practical support networks Tackles loneliness and isolation WHO CAN BE INVOLVED?

5. THE WONDERFUL DIVERSITY OF UK TIME BANKS Supporting Carers Youth time banks Older people Those with disabilities Supporting people with learning difficulties Improving mental health Community time banks Homeless people Refugees and asylum seekers

6. NEWS…. Timebanking Europe Insurance Associates DWP Primary Care article Timebanking SUMMIT 6 July

7. A BIT ABOUT ME….

8. TWEET @TIMEBANKINGUK SARAH BIRD CEO, TIMEBANKING UK sarahb@timebanks.co.uk Tel UK 01453 750952 www.timebanking.org Company Ltd by Guarantee No: 4502783 Charity No: 1101204