Time Banks UK
Analysis
Time Banks UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stroud. It was registered in December 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04502783). It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Time Banks UK reported income of £155k and spending of £110k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £140k to £155k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Time Banks UK sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Little Flyers Pre-School (£155k), Aset (1982) Limited (£156k) and The Medway Education Business Partnership Limited (£154k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Time Banks UK is a national charity and our aim is to create an environment where time banking can flourish. We provide inspiration, information and practical support for time banking to become a part of everyday life for everyone. We see time banking as the best way to restore a sense of good neighbourliness, to rebuild our communities and to encourage people to be active citizens.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Little Flyers Pre-School | Hampshire | £155k |
| Aset (1982) Limited | Sheffield | £156k |
| The Medway Education Business Partnership Limited | Kent | £154k |
| Vicarage Lodge Preschool | Cheshire | £157k |