Timebanking is an exchange system in which time is the principal currency. For every hour participants ‘deposit’ in a timebank, they are able to ‘withdraw’ an hour of support when they are in need. This research evaluated the development of a timebanking project in Cambridgeshire by Cambridgeshire County Council and the CHS Group.
Building Social Capital through Community Timebanking: an interim evaluation of the Cambridgeshire timebanking project
This research evaluates the development of a timebanking project in Cambridgeshire for Cambridgeshire County Council and the CHS Group.
Evaluation of the Cambridgeshire Timebanks
The research suggested that the timebanks were developing successfully, with increasing numbers of members and exchanges. There was evidence of a range of benefits to the members who are involved and evidence of positive outcomes, including reduced social isolation.
