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Time banking with Refugee Action Kingston

Community currency that counts

Every time bank is uniqueEvery time bank is unique

MembersMembers

Syrian 2Somalia 1British 4Dutch 1UK 1North Korean 3Chinese nationality 2Kuwait 1Pakistan 2Lybian 1Danish 1Zimbabwe 1Congolese 1Iraqi 2Sri Lankan 2Iranian 9

Actively looking for work 19

Not entitled to work 2

Working 6

Not working 27

Unable to work due to health reasons 1

British Citizen 7

Failed Asylum Seeker 1

Other 5

Refugee 16

Asylum Seeker 6

Total number: 43

Service Requested OfferedBaby sitting 4Escort to appointments 5Errands 2Giving lifts 1 1Companionship 1 1Visiting 1Help with form filling 3 2Speaking/Conversation 4 1Picking up children from school

1 1

CV Writing/Looking for work 7 1Assisting at events 5Translations/Interpreting 1 5Hairdressing 1 1Attending meeting/events 4Walking Companion 1Helping access local services 3 2Nail painting 3Computer maintenance 1 1Design leaflets 1Office skills 3 3Typing/word processing 1Letter writing 1Budgeting 1Computer skills 4 5Book keeping 2 2Translations 2Shopping 2

Housework 0 4Simple decorating 2Cooking 11Washing/ironing 2DIY -simple 2 3Assembling furniture 1Healthier eating tips 2 1Swimming 3 1Fitness/Exercise 6 1IT Skills (i.e. email, online shopping etc)

11 5

Reading 4 1Writing 5 1Homework 3 1Play a music instrument 1 1Literacy 3 1Dog walking 1Building work 1Moving/Lifting 1 3Leafleting 2Gardening 3 5Going to the cinema 3Going to the threatre 3Car repairs 1 1Cycle maintenance 2 1Car washing 1Craft work 2 1Sewing 5Knitting 2Jewellery 2DJ'ing 1Painting/Drawing 3

IT drop inIT drop in

5 Steps to Wellbeing: Keep learning

Cook and ShareCook and Share

• 3 Sessions

• 13 members

5 Steps to Wellbeing: Connect

Homework ClubHomework Club

• 3 tutors + 3 pupils

• 10 hours earned as homework tutor

• 10 hours spent on homework tuition

5 Steps to Wellbeing: Give

AllotmentAllotment

• Launch: 10 people

• Bi-weekly sessions

5 steps to Wellbeing: Be active

Case Study: Mr AnwarCase Study: Mr Anwar

Way forwardWay forward

• Focus on individual exchanges

• Create new opportunities for Timebank exchanges

• Encourage clients to become Timebank Champions

• Involve local organisations as members

(Community Connected, RAKAT etc)

• Find out more at www.refugeeactionkingston.org.uk

• Email: Timebank@refugeeactionkingston.org.uk

Further informationFurther information

Extra: Paxton Green video:http://vimeo.com/59110611