The programme creates pathways and opportunities for local people to get involved in volunteering and community participation, while celebrating and safeguarding local stories and history.
It also exploration of what heritage means, from landmarks to landscapes: What is heritage? | The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Opening pathways through heritage
The programme works with heritage organisations and community partners to:
- connect people to meaningful opportunities
- support organisations to grow and diversify their volunteer base
- remove barriers to participation
- create welcoming, inclusive entry points
Time Credits recognise people’s contributions while building confidence and engagement.
Broadening participation
A key focus is ensuring heritage is accessible and inclusive, particularly for:
- young people
- underrepresented communities
- people facing barriers to participation
By creating flexible, supportive opportunities, more people can connect with their local history and community.
Building skills, confidence and connection
Through participation, people:
- gain new skills and experiences
- build confidence and wellbeing
- connect with their community and local heritage
Time Credits
Like Medway, Tempo has a rich heritage of engaging, encouraging, and enabling community participation.
Since 2017, Tempo has been supporting communities in Medway to build connections, improve wellbeing and take part in community life.
At the heart of this is Time Credits, which recognise that everyone’s time is valuable and that everyone has something to offer. By earning Time Credits for the time they give, people are thanked in a meaningful way and can use those credits on a range of local and national opportunities.
More details at: Tempo - Volunteer & Earn Time Credits |
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to get involved or find out more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Anne-Marie:
Anne-Marie Jordan - Programme and Community Engagement Manager
anne-marie.jordan@wearetempo.org
07476 399878