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Fair Shares is a community based project that uses two-way volunteering, to reward people for the time and effort they put into their neighbourhood.
Need to learn more about how time banking works before you get involved with Fair Shares.
Want to find out more about how you can get started with Fair Shares, and the next steps involved?
Fair Shares is involved with many different projects, ranging from working with young people, to fundraising events and dementia work.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised Young Person’s Time Broker to co-design and deliver engaging, youth-led activities across Gloucester and less frequently in Stroud. You will support young people to connect with their communities through creative time banking projects…read more
WHEN: Monday 21st July 2025, 12pm-12.30pm WHERE: Friendship Cafe- Meeting Room 2 The Annual General Meeting will look at the work of Fair Shares over the last financial year, from 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025. Come and join us! We…read more
Meyrick from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust gave us a guided tour around Alney Island. It’s amazing to think such a green place is so near Gloucester city centre. We all enjoyed the walk, as well as learning about the Ermine moths…read more
There are many ways you can get involved; from sharing time and skills with others in the community to taking part in our social activities. The options are endless.
If you don't feel you can share your time, then you can also give a donation to the Fair Shares community.
If you're an organisation that would like to work with us, either on a long term project or for a volunteer day, contact us to find out more.
It’s just the natural way of living – everyone helping each other out.
My illness no longer defines or limits my life. Fair Shares has changed my life. I can’t talk highly enough about it.
Fair Shares members have been so supportive. They have moved an ottoman for me and provided lifts and in return I have undertaken extensive sewing repairs. It’s a very effective method.
I’ve really enjoyed being with younger people and been impressed with their commitment. Without this we would never have met and had the time to speak and listen to each other. This could help change people’s attitudes.
I feel part of their community and know that my time and skills are valued
I’ve been involved in Fair Shares for three years, after volunteering at a woodland project, Gymnation, the Furniture Recycling Project and the City Farm. I don’t like office work, I prefer doing practical things that help people – Fair Shares is all about people helping each other. I’ve learned all sorts of skills – carpentry, gardening, lambing and repairing things. I feel safe, welcome and useful here
Coming here has helped me become more confident; I am more comfortable with people and I can make and do useful things to help other people, and make friends who don’t judge you. It’s made me think about becoming a social worker, or a teacher.