Hello, we are NUSHO – the NU Social Health Organisation. A not-for-profit organisation that helps communities by setting up and supporting Time banks in GP practices, schools and other settings. Time banking is a simple and highly-effective way for community members to help others, while helping themselves at the same time. For every hour they 'deposit' in a Time bank, they can 'withdraw' an hour in help or support from another member. For example, you might offer help with computer problems and in return receive help with babysitting from any other member in the Time bank.
The wider benefits of Time banking are long lasting and strengthen our communities. They include:
- Health gains made by helping others and building relationships with them
- Overcoming isolation through community engagement
- Developing understanding between people of different ages and backgrounds
- Nurturing grass-roots civil responsibility
- Opening up services that may be unavailable or unaffordable
- Re-engaging young people and increasing the self esteem of all participants
- Successfully attracting participants that have felt socially excluded from their community / society and who would not normally get involved in traditional volunteering.
With the support of Time Banking UK, NUSHO is here to help GP practices, schools and other community groups to unlock the practical and social benefits of Time banking – and we do it by giving you proven support, which makes your Time bank succeed and saves you money in the longer term.