Volunteer TimeBank (VTB) is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in the United Kingdom and operates in accordance with the strictest UK governance, data protection, and safeguarding laws. We are fully compliant with GDPR regulations and uphold the standards set by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure responsible, lawful, and professional management of our platform.

Founded on the principles of community, reciprocity, and social responsibility, VTB creates a system where time is the only currency that matters.

The platform is sustained by an annual enrolment fee paid by both volunteers and charities. This model ensures that:

• Volunteers gain access to meaningful, verified opportunities tailored to their interests and
  skills—while every hour they contribute is credited to their personal timebank account, ready
  to be used when they need support in return.
• Charities benefit from a larger, more reliable pool of skilled and motivated
  individuals—thanks to a shared volunteer network within their area. Instead of relying solely
  on regular or long-term volunteers, they can access trusted support for ad-hoc tasks, reducing dependence on paid staff. This flexible model also helps with fundraising efforts and boosts visibility and promotion of their cause.This creates a mutually beneficial ecosystem, where both volunteers and organisations thrive through shared support and social good.

Importantly, no money is ever exchanged between volunteers, charities, or Champions—only
time. This keeps the focus on service and equity, building a fair, transparent, and sustainable network of support.