Time banking in Islington is increasing with each new membership through the range of activities and one-to-one exchanges available to its members. In Islington, over 700 individual members and several organisational members offer help in a wide variety of areas. These include: health & beauty therapies, basic painting, gardening, languages and befriending skills as well as a number of career development subjects like computer training, book-keeping, mentoring and life coaching. Various training opportunities and work experience activities have also been taking place.
The range of skills and services traded within the Islington Time Banks Network has shown that networks are stronger than individuals and that people helping each other revive communities with support, strength & trust. The building of trust, sharing and mutual support are essential elements of healthy communities and healthy individuals. The relationships and social events of the support system reduce loneliness and isolation.