About hOUR Timebank
hOUR Timebank is a modern time banking platform where every hour of service is valued equally. We help communities exchange skills, build trust, and create a fairer local economy — one hour at a time.
How It Works
Getting started is simple. Four steps to join and begin exchanging skills in your community.
Create Your Profile
Sign up for free and list the skills you can offer to your community.
Find What You Need
Browse listings to discover services offered by members near you.
Exchange Services
Connect with members and arrange skill exchanges that work for both of you.
Earn & Spend Credits
Earn one time credit for every hour you give, and spend them on services you need.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do at hOUR Timebank.
Equality
Every person's time is valued equally. One hour of gardening is worth the same as one hour of tutoring.
Community
We believe in building strong local connections. Every exchange strengthens the fabric of your neighbourhood.
Trust & Safety
Reviews, ratings, and broker oversight ensure a safe environment for all members to participate.
Sustainability
By sharing skills locally, we reduce waste, support circular economies, and strengthen local resilience.
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Members
2K
Hours Exchanged
48
Active Listings
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Communities
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Open-source community platform created by Jasper Ford. Licensed under AGPL v3.
Creator
Jasper Ford
Founders of hOUR Timebank CLG
- Jasper Ford
- Mary Casey
Contributors
- Steven J. Kelly — Community insight, product thinking
- Sarah Bird — CEO, Timebanking UK
Research Foundation
Informed by a social impact study commissioned by the West Cork Development Partnership.
Acknowledgements
- West Cork Development Partnership
- Fergal Conlon, SICAP Manager
Open Source
Licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL-3.0).