Time Credits

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Time Credits are a highly effective tool for engaging people as active participants in public services and in their communities

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Transforming Communities by Engaging the Many… Spice Time Credits

Challenging Times… : 

Challenging Times… As the crunch impacts; people’s need for support is increasing and this is putting pressure on frontline public and community services

The Realisation… : 

The Realisation… New approaches are needed to achieve the aspiration of building active communities, and for participation in public services to become mainstream

3 Key Elements to Increasing Engagement in Frontline Services… : 

3 Key Elements to Increasing Engagement in Frontline Services…

Spice works with communities and frontline services to develop a broad ‘menu’ of opportunities for people to participate… : 

Spice works with communities and frontline services to develop a broad ‘menu’ of opportunities for people to participate…

This is Known as a ‘Time in Menu’ : 

This is Known as a ‘Time in Menu’

The ‘Time In’ Menu: : 

The ‘Time In’ Menu: Finds New Ways for People to Participate based on their: Connects Existing Ways for People to Participate Local Volunteer Opportunities Informal Community groups Opportunities For Service-User Engagement Practical Skills & Learning Social & Cultural Interests Interests, Passions & Concerns

Spice works with frontline services to develop a second ‘menu’ for people to spend credits… : 

Spice works with frontline services to develop a second ‘menu’ for people to spend credits…

This is Known as a ‘Time Out Menu’ : 

This is Known as a ‘Time Out Menu’

The ‘Time Out’ Menu:Makes Smarter Use of Existing Resources, By: : 

The ‘Time Out’ Menu:Makes Smarter Use of Existing Resources, By: Not giving all activities and services away for free Using ‘Spare Capacity’ in Leisure Services Inviting People to Create and Organise Community Activities This costs nothing and can even increase revenues for leisure services Frontline Services often provide wonderful activities for free.. But should it all be free and what message does that send? In communities where people are active, people organise and arrange activities for other community members Time at the Gym Or Pool Spare Seats at the Cinema or Theatre Music Venues / Sports Events ‘Diversionary’ Youth Trips and Activities Education and Training Community Events Street Carnivals & Festivals Battle of the Bands & Bingo Nights

The Result is Increased Engagement : 

The Result is Increased Engagement

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*Report ‘Spice Looking Back’ University of Wales 2008 Number of Active Hours Contributed (30 Community Projects)*

Research Conducted by The University of Wales interviewed 120 people in 30 Communities with Spice Time Credit Systems… : 

Research Conducted by The University of Wales interviewed 120 people in 30 Communities with Spice Time Credit Systems…

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The University of Wales: ‘Spice Looking Back’ December 2008

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The University of Wales: ‘Spice Looking Back’ December 2008

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The University of Wales: ‘Spice Looking Back’ December 2008

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The Cabinet Office: ‘Volunteering and Anti-Social Behaviour’ Baroness Neuberger March 2009

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The New Economics Foundation: ‘Hidden Work’ 2006

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New Economics Foundation: ‘The New Wealth of Time’ Nov. 2008

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The Welsh Assembly Government Report: ‘Timebanking Sowing Seeds’ 2008