Give an hour, get an hour back!
Timebanking is a way of spending one hour of time helping someone out and earning one time credit in return. This can be spent on receiving an hour of someone else’s time. You could learn something new, share a skill you have like cooking or speaking a language, or you could just have a chat.
Everyone has skills, knowledge and abilities to offer which could benefit someone.
Timebanking can turn strangers into friends. As in all friendships, you must be ready to give and receive. The timebank works best when people give and receive time.
Timebanking is not volunteering or charity. Every member can offer their skills, abilities and knowledge to help others, and people choose how much time they want to give and when.
Timebanking is not a professional service and should not be used as a substitute for paid professional services, as people do things to the best of their ability.
Everyone’s time is valued equally and the currency will always be an hour for an hour.
Latest News
Ryde Timebank members help out at Aspire Christmas Fayre
Members earned Timebank credits serving a welcome drink and mince pies to the attendees at the Aspire Christmas Fayre – Aspire is one of our organisational members.
Our Christmas Social December 2025
Members had a great couple of hours suggesting new ideas for spending time credits next year.
Upcoming Events
Every Tuesday 10 am – 11 am, Ryde Library, George Street
Come and meet us at the library to learn more about Timebanking and all the opportunities available!
Ryde Timebank 