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This is where we share stories from across our network, updates from our work, reflections from our team and CEO, and thoughts on the power of time, community, and connection. From practical insights to moments worth celebrating, our blog offers a window into the people and ideas shaping Tempo.

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Latest Posts

Celebrating Local Impact: The Stories That Shape Tempo

Alongside our National Impact Report, we’re proud to share a collection of local reports that bring our work to life in communities across the UK. From London to Wales, these stories highlight the real impact of Time Credits, showing how giving time helps build confidence, strengthen connections, and create lasting community power.
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Building Communities Through System Change: The Power of Place, People, and Time Credits

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Stories from Wales

Programmes

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Get the Chance Cultural Impact Awards 2025 Celebrate Cultural Excellence
Read out about Tempo Time Credits’ project - Get the Chance Awards celebrating volunteers and projects that made a real impact through Time Credits and community action.
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Recognition Partners
Volunteer Stories
The impact of gifting
See how gifting Time Credits through Tempo empowers volunteers to share rewards enabling friends and family to access experiences and support, strengthening community bonds and spreading the impact of volunteering.
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Tempo Time Credits Impact Report 2024
Explore Tempo Time Credits’ 2024 Impact Report uncover our results, community reach, volunteer stories and how Time Credits are making a real difference across the UK.
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CEO Rachel Gegeshidze Discusses all things Tempo on the Time For Impact Podcast
Listen to Tempo Time Credits on the Time for Impact Podcast hear from our team how Time Credits support volunteering, empower communities and drive social impact.
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Stories from Wales
Read real-life stories from Wales showing how Tempo Time Credits brings communities together - inspiring volunteering, connection and positive change across Welsh neighbourhoods.
Volunteer Stories
What are the benefits of volunteering?
Find out why volunteering matters explore how giving time with Tempo Time Credits can boost wellbeing, build confidence, and help you make a real difference.
Impact
Programmes
Co-production in commissioning services
Learn how Tempo Time Credits supports co-production in public services - empowering communities, shaping better commissioning and improving local outcomes.
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Recognition Partners
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Discover how Tempo Time Credits teamed up with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers rewarding volunteers with river-boat journeys on the Thames, offering flexible travel and unique experiences across London while recognising their community contributions.
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Impact Report 2020-21
Explore this Tempo Time Credits archive post - a historical insight into our work and impact in 2020 - 2021, highlighting community volunteering, partner engagement and how our Time Credits scheme has grown over time to support volunteers across the UK.

Our Work in Action

Discover how Time Credits create positive change across communities. Explore our latest insights, stories and real examples of impact.

Impact

See the difference Time Credits make

Learn how Time Credits support people, strengthen communities and help local organisations grow.

Explore our impact
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Case Studies

Real stories from our network

Find out how community groups, organisations and volunteers use Time Credits in their everyday work.

Read case studies
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