TimeBank Voices
Over the last 20 years TimeBank has worked with thousands of amazing volunteers and beneficiaries on our social action projects, many of which support communities that are isolated from British society.
Our new project, TimeBank Voices in partnership with the London Metropolitan Archives will bring some of those experiences to life through oral history recordings to go on our website, at two exhibitions in London and Birmingham to coincide with TimeBank’s 20th anniversary, and as recordings and transcripts to be held in the London Metropolitan Archives.
We hope the recordings will help future generations understand how, despite facing prejudice and misconception, people from different communities contribute significantly to society and add to the rich tapestry that makes up the UK.
TimeBank has been awarded a grant of £9,900 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to make these historic recordings and will work in partnership with London Metropolitan Archives which will help train and facilitate the project.
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Walthamstow women (Talking Together)
Ernest and Hanifa (Time Together)
Mentor and mentee reflect together on trust, change and bonding on the mentoring journey.
Diana (RISE)
After living in the UK for ten years, Diana felt she wanted to help another woman adjust to life in London. She mentored a young woman from Pakistan and saw her grow more confident week by week.
Nelson Mandela primary school (Talking Together)
This is our volunteer Marion’s last Talking Together session with a group of women from the B12 neighbourhood in Birmingham. Two members of the TimeBank team go and pay them a visit.
Giselle (RISE)
Giselle talks about her mentee’s resilience and her unforgettable smile.
Ismail and Jay (RISE)
Ismail is from Sudan. He was very isolated when he first met Jay. After regularly meeting up with his mentor, he is visibly more comfortable living in London.
Daniel and Sophie (RISE)
When Daniel met his mentor Sophie, he wasn’t sure whether she could help him. Six months down the line they made quite the pair! Daniel discovered that we all need guidance.
Diana (RISE)
After living in the UK for ten years, Diana felt she wanted to help another woman adjust to life in London. She mentored a young woman from Pakistan and saw her grow more confident week by week.
Marianne (RISE)
Marianne mentored a young woman from Eritrea. She learned a lot about her mentee’s journey and felt extremely inspired.
Ani (RISE)
Ani mentored a young man from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It gave him the opportunity to meet someone outside of his « bubble » and to help his mentee find his voice in English.
Julia – Her Centre
Julia talks about the experiences of the Her Centre during Covid-19 and the communities they work with.
Heidi & Helen – TimeBank Volunteers
TimeBank volunteers Heidi & Helen talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic changed their volunteering delivery online and the experience of the beneficiaries that took part.
Hannah – City Gateway
Hannah talks about the experiences of City Gateway during Covid-19 and the communities they work with.
Denise – Empower Skills Services
Denise talks about the experiences of ESS during Covid-19 and the communities they work with.
Asma Gajja Ihsan Children’s Centre
Hear about the experiences of their experiences during Covid-19 and the communities they work with.
Walthamstow women (Talking Together)
Ernest and Hanifa (Time Together)
Mentor and mentee reflect together on trust, change and bonding on the mentoring journey.
Ismail and Jay (RISE)
Ismail is from Sudan. He was very isolated when he first met Jay. After regularly meeting up with his mentor, he is visibly more comfortable living in London.
Daniel and Sophie (RISE)
When Daniel met his mentor Sophie, he wasn’t sure whether she could help him. Six months down the line they made quite the pair! Daniel discovered that we all need guidance.
Farida (RISE beneficiary – London)
Farida is from Uganda. In 2018 she started a new role and was extremely nervous because she hadn’t been able to work for years. She needed support and was very grateful when TimeBank offered to match her with a RISE mentor.
