Simple Changes #42
Explore the potential of time credits within your organisation
Problem
Time credits are run by Tempo (formerly Just Add Spice), a charity started in Wales in 2008 and now works across the UK. Time credits continue to inspire people to give their time, to make new friends and connections and learn more about the help available to them. A recent impact report showed that, of the people involved in time credits, 83% reported improved quality of life, 52% felt less isolated and lonely and 60% of people shared their skills with others.
Simple Change
If a time credit system operates in your area, you should encourage their use as a way of reinforcing and incentivising community activities within your area. It shows that you value local residents getting involved with community activities.
Well-being goals you’ve contributed to
A Wales of Cohesive Communities
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A Wales of Cohesive Communities
Attractive, viable, safe and well-connected communities
A More Equal Wales
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A More Equal Wales
A society that enables people to fulfil their potential no matter what their background or circumstances (including their socio economic circumstances)
A Prosperous Wales
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A Prosperous Wales
An innovative, productive and low carbon society which recognises the limits of the global environment and therefore uses resources efficiently and proportionately (including acting on climate change); and which develops a skilled and well-educated population in an economy which generates wealth and provides employment opportunities, allowing people to take advantage of the wealth generated through securing decent work.
