Regents Park Time Bank - Strength in Sharing, Unity in Diversity

Welcome to Regents Park Time Bank

Strength in Sharing, Unity in Diversity

20th Year Anniversary

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Who we are

The Regents Park Time Bank (RPTB) is a grassroots self-help charity rooted in the diverse and dynamic Regents Park Ward in Camden, London. Since our founding in 2005, we’ve been dedicated to fostering trust, mutual respect, and cooperation among neighbours by promoting the exchange of time, skills, and knowledge.

Key Highlights:

Founded: 2005
Location: Regents Park Ward, Camden, London
Mission: Our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring people together to create a stronger, more inclusive community. Through volunteering, skill-sharing, and community programmes, we aim to empower individuals and build a neighbourhood where everyone feels valued and respected.

Why Be a Part of RPTB?

Discover the benefits of joining our community:

"My mental wellbeing has definitely improved as I normally love being with other people and in contributing and helping out."

Member

Join Us

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What we do

Our Key Programmes

Families and children enjoying a picnic on a sunny day in a green park. Groups sit on blue picnic blankets, sharing food, chatting, and relaxing together. Some children smile at the camera while others play or interact with family members. A vibrant community gathering in a natural outdoor setting.

Family Activities

Supporting families with children under 12 through engaging events and activities.

Organising low-cost, accessible and creative family friendly and child orientated activity programmes with regular trips off the estate during school holidays open to local families with children under 12 years.

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A community storytelling session with parents and children attentively participating in an interactive reading activity.

Under 5s Support

Supporting families who have children under 5 years with tailored activities and drop-in sessions.

Organising a self-help Under 5’s Group, providing baby and toddler activities and trips with a dedicated Early Years Worker.

A diverse group of children, parents, and elderly community members holding hands in a large circle during an intergenerational community event. The indoor setting is decorated with colourful bunting, and participants are engaged in an inclusive activity fostering connection, unity, and shared experiences across generations.

Bringing the Community Together

Fostering connections and building friendships through shared experiences, mutual support, and vibrant community-led initiatives.

Organising events bringing the different generations together building mutual trust and new friendships, learning from each other at events such as our Grandparents Day in October.

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Volunteering and Skills Sharing Opportunities

Offering a platform for residents to learn new skills, share skills with others, gain experience, and give back.

Time members are key to delivering a wide range of community and children’s activities, trips, events and workshops. Volunteers receive induction, training and ongoing support from more established members and encouraged to share their skills with others.

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A diverse group of people, including older adults, young children, and individuals in wheelchairs, gathered in a community hall for a shared meal. Tables are covered with colourful tablecloths, and attendees are engaged in conversation, enjoying food, and participating in activities together.

Tackling Food Insecurity

Tackling food insecurity through monthly community lunches, skills-based learning preparing healthy meals on a budget and accessing low-cost food via new Food Coops.

Workshops such as Kids in the Kitchen teach young people how to prepare low-cost meals that are healthy and tasty!

Information sharing, signposting and advocacy

Information exchanging between members through sharing skills and knowledge

Signposting and advocacy through information drop-in sessions run by our experienced Family Worker together with guest experts

Outcomes achieved during 2024

5,023

hours of recorded volunteering

2,291

healthy meals and packed lunches

197

registered children (0-12 years)

113

separate sessional activities

101

families in need as members

98

families connected together on WhatsApp

83%

of BAME ethnic origin

59%

were new family members

29

trips off the estate

95%

of children reported improved mental wellbeing as a result of taking part in our programmes.

95%

of registered families not registered on any other play scheme

94%

of families experienced reduced social isolation and better connected to their community.

With Thanks to Our Supporters

We’re grateful for the generous support of our funders and partners, including:

What our members say

My daughter felt really proud and appreciated when she was asked if she could run an Origami class for the other children.

RPTB Member

I felt so lonely left with 2 young children and in despair as to what to do. Through the Time Bank both me and the children made really good new friends. Some were even from the same country as me!

RPTB Member

My mental wellbeing has definitely improved as I normally love being with other people and in contributing and helping out

RPTB Member

I now know places I would have never have found on my own and now take my children there

RPTB Member

We have had the most amazing holiday at home!

RPTB Member

I met new mums like me and when I go to the park everybody says hi! And my children play with other children they met on the programme

RPTB Member

Gave me confidence and how to do it for myself and my children

RPTB Member