Made Open Communications

24/03/2026

Over the past few years at Made Open, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside many incredible timebanking communities and organisations around the world - learning what truly makes timebanking work (and what doesn’t).

From those insights, we’re proud to introduce Community Timebanks Online - our newest timebanking software shaped by real communities and real needs.

Here’s what we’ve learned:
• Human connection and trust are everything
• People often need support to recognise what they can offer - or ask for
• Timebank coordinators need simple, flexible tools with clear visibility
• Community groups need tools that are easy, safe and affordable

So we built a platform that removes barriers - making timebanking simpler, more accessible and easier to sustain.

Whether you're supporting a neighbourhood, a group of friends, or a professional network. Our platform gives you a complete timebanking solution.

Its easy to:
✔️ Start or join a timebank
✔️ Add offers or request help
✔️ Log time exchanges (1 hour = 1 credit)
✔️ Connect with member and send messages
✔️ Add rewards or discounts for timebankers
✔️ Stay engaged with notifications and weekly updates
✔️ Manage events and bulk assign time credits to attendees
✔️ Measure impact, download timebank reports and much more

Start your free 7 day trial here: https://communitytimebanks.com/

👉 Let’s make every hour count

Welcome to Community Timebanks. Your gateway to timebanking, getting help and giving back.

23/03/2026

It’s incredible to see the difference being made across our community platforms. Here are few highlights from last month:

👥 4,885 active users in Warrington
🤝 186 volunteers stepping forward in Bristol
💡 21 new members approved for the NHS timebank
📣 94 contacts made to local support services in Pembrokeshire
🎉 63 new community events and services added in Ceredigion

From life coaching and professional development to vital community support services, Made Open platforms are helping people access opportunities, share skills and strengthen local connections every single day.

A huge thank you to everyone involved - your contributions are making communities stronger, healthier and more connected 💜

17/12/2025

Happy Xmas everyone. Here’s our 2025 highlights:

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17/12/2025

Spreading a little festive cheer and connection across Devon! 🌟

As the season of goodwill approaches, why not connect with your local community? Devon Connect is your online hub to find local events, discover inspiring volunteering opportunities, and link up with people and support groups across the county.

Whether you’re looking to give back, find a winter activity, or discover a new hobby in the New Year, start your journey here:

https://devonconnect.org

17/12/2025

As the festive season arrives, it’s the perfect moment to pause, look back on the year and share a few of our favourite highlights.

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03/12/2025

Did you know? There are currently almost 900 activities listed on the Devon Connect website! 🤯

Whether you’re looking for a local walking group, a new volunteering opportunity, a craft class, or just a place to meet new people, your next adventure is waiting.

Stop scrolling and start connecting!

👉 Explore the huge range of activities in Devon here: https://devonconnect.org/activities?view=list

04/09/2025

Devon Connect goes from strength to strength...

31/08/2025

🎉It's celebration time...🎉

Devon Connect now officially has 5000 members! We’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone that's joined our platform and done their part to help make our communities so positive and vibrant, and look forward to continuing to grow our communities with you all.

14/07/2025

What can other places learn from Warrington's approach to Living Well? Robert Woolf chatted to Stephen Bennett - Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to learn more about their vision and strategy for improving health outcomes.

In this interview, Stephen shares how Warrington is tackling rising demand and poor end-of-life health by focusing on prevention, healthy living and addressing root causes, supported by a Made Open digital platform and community hub that connect residents to local services and support.

🎥 Watch here:

In this insightful video, Steven Bennett, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, shares an ambitious and inspiring…

25/06/2025

This month’s newsletter features inspiring stories and practical insights from the people, places and organisations using Made Open community software to drive positive change.

In this issue:
- Can Do Bristol expand platform with a safe space for people in recovery
- Devon Connect makes the case for local-first volunteering
- Wiltshire Together empowers local residents through its new Community Connectors programme
- Southampton University’s 'Love Your Place' programme supports grassroots innovation
- NHS Talent Timebanking builds inclusive staff networks across the health sector
Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or real-world examples of community-led innovation, these changemakers are leading the way.

Read more >https://mailchi.mp/madeopen/spotlight-on-community-leaders

04/06/2025

🎉 Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉
It’s that special time of year when we celebrate the amazing people who give their time, skills and heart to support communities across the UK.

Volunteers are the backbone of so many essential services - offering kindness and commitment where it’s needed most. Without them, much of the incredible work happening across the voluntary sector simply wouldn’t be possible.
This week, want to shine a light on the generosity we see every day on our community platforms — from the lively streets of Bristol to the rural towns and villages of Devon, Wiltshire and beyond.
🌟Thousands of people are volunteering through local community platforms powered by Made Open - and we’re so happy to support them.

Here are just a few of the brilliant places where volunteering is thriving:
📍 Bristol📍 Devon📍 Wiltshire📍 Torfaen
...and many more across the South West, Wales and North West!

💡 Want to see how our volunteering tools can empower your community?
👉 Learn more https://madeopen.co.uk/volunteering