TIME BANKS UK
Registered charity 1101204 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also registered in Scotland as SC039370 (OSCR)
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.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that income rose by 50% to £155,067 against expenditure of £109,782, resulting in a net surplus and free reserves of £45,285. The trustees report that the charity is working towards a more sustainable economic position and has sufficient resources going forward. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants (76% of income)
“Grants received 118,510”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months forecast operating costs (held: £45k)
“The trustees would like to target having sufficient free reserves to cover at least three months forecast operating costs.” — page 7
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Alison Paule
- Martin John Simon
- Sarah Gillian Coxall
- Tomasz Dzida
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is TIME BANKS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that income rose by 50% to £155,067 against expenditure of £109,782, resulting in a net surplus and free reserves of £45,285. The trustees report that the charity is working towards a more sustainable economic position and has sufficient resources going forward. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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