About Portobello Timebank: Who we are
We support and empower local people to build an inclusive friendly community where members can offer and receive skills & time.
Timebank members help each other by doing small jobs, favours or tasks; and/ or contribute to a community project.
We welcome members from the EH15 postcode, and from adjoining areas including Craigentinny, Restalrig, Duddingston and Musselburgh.
* * * Membership is free! * * *
Our values
We each have something to offer.
We equally respect and value the time and contributions of other members.
Reciprocity is key.
Together we are a network of support, strength and trust.
We welcome anyone to join us (How to join).
Membership Benefits
As a member, what do you gain? You:
meet new people, make community connections and new friends
help others in ways that suit you, your preferences and lifestyle
are free to do as much or as little as you like
use and develop your knowledge, skills and experience
gain satisfaction from enhancing someone’s quality of life or the quality of the local environment
are invited to social events and talks
may get credits for other volunteer work you already do outside the timebank.
The wider community benefits from stronger ties between people who otherwise might not meet.
The Team
The committee is always looking for fresh input! Members are most welcome to join or to become a helper in a chosen capacity. There are no barriers to joining and new members are especially welcome. If you are interested, you just need to speak to a current committee member.
Lynda Hepburn
Chair
Annette Woodham
Secretary
Christine Barton
Treasurer
Flo Cairns
Membership secretary
Josephine Petersson
Caren Moffat
Clodagh Ross
Charitable Status
Portobello Timebank registered as a "Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation" (SCIO) on 10th March 2020 - Charity No. SC050023
