Time Exchange Limited

The Time Exchange is a community time bank and drop-in centre located in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. Local residents are supported to exchange time and skills with each other. For every hour of time that is volunteered members earn a time credit, which can be used to access skills and services offered by other members. 

Members  offer various practical skills (shopping, sewing, cooking, gardening, home repairs, car lifts, dog-walking, proofreading, help with CVs and job applications etc), and assisted local community groups. 

The project office is open 5 days a week and local residents can access advice, guidance and support. The staff team provide information on Health, Housing and Welfare Rights, Advocacy as well as signposting to other organisations and statutory agencies. 

The Time Exchange also runs gardening activities enabling members to gain credits and learn gardening skills by working on a local community garden and supporting local environmental improvements.