About Us

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Who we are

Regents Park Time Bank (RPTB) is a grassroots self-help charity based within the Regents Park Ward in the London borough of Camden. It was set up by local residents to bring an increasingly diverse community together with the aim of building trust and mutual respect between neighbours and fostering friendships, particularly with those from different backgrounds. RPTB was the first Time Bank in the borough and the first in the UK to register as an independent charity in 2005. Originally named West Euston Time Bank, it was rebranded as Regents Park Time Bank in 2018 to better reflect the local area.

What We Do

As one of many time banks in the UK and around the world, RPTB promotes reciprocal volunteering and mutual self-help by encouraging the sharing and exchange of skills, knowledge, and practical support. We also champion Good Citizenship by empowering members to take on key roles within the community.

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Our Members

RPTB members are our stakeholders and must complete an annual registration renewal form to reaffirm their commitment to our volunteering principles. Our principal target groups include local families in need, particularly those with children under 12. We prioritise families with high unmet needs, such as larger families affected by the child benefit cap and lone parents struggling on low incomes.

Our Community

The Regents Park Ward has undergone significant social changes, becoming one of the most ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse areas in Camden and across London. Approximately 50% of families who register with RPTB each year are new members, many of whom are refugees or former refugees. This creates opportunities for established members to support newcomers by sharing skills and knowledge. However, many residents face barriers such as low income, language difficulties, gender discrimination, poor health, disability, and other disadvantages.

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How We Operate

RPTB is overseen by a Management Committee comprising Trustees who meet bi-monthly, along with an Annual General Meeting in October. Four quarterly Open Meetings allow members to provide feedback and shape future priorities. Children and young family members are encouraged to participate in these meetings, shaping holiday activity programmes and taking on volunteering roles. The day-to-day operations are managed by a volunteer Secretary/Trustee, the Chair, and the Treasurer, supported by two part-time sessional workers: a Programme Organiser and a Family Worker focusing on children under 5.

Our Core Beliefs
Everyone has something to contribute, whether skills, knowledge, friendship, or lived experience.
Relationships are strengthened through the exchange of skills and experiences.
Living in a friendly, inclusive neighbourhood leads to happier, more secure lives.
There is equal value in diversity.​

What Drives Us

Our Vision

A friendly and peaceful neighbourhood where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

Mission

To bring people together through time, skills, and knowledge exchange, fostering trust, wellbeing, and community connections.
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