This report, produced by external evaluators Apteligen Ltd, presents the findings of an impact evaluation of Tempo Time Credits in England and Wales. It includes a particular focus on the impact of Time Credits on people over the age of 50.

The Headline Findings

Time Credits members are two times more likely to be new to volunteering when compared with the national volunteer population.

• 71% of Time Credits members earn less than the national living wage. Nearly half (49%) earn less than £10,000 per annum.

• 72% of Time Credits members give their time to support others, either on a 1:1 basis (such as buddying or befriending), or on a group basis (such as running a peer support group).

• Feelings of happiness increased significantly among Time Credits members.

• 71% of Time Credits members said that they felt less isolated and lonely since becoming involved in Time Credits. 43% of members said that Time Credits had helped them make new friends and acquaintances.

• 57% of Time Credits members show high levels of trust in others compared with 35% across the UK population. These are among the highest levels of trust globally.

• There was a 12% increase in the average level of physical activity among Time Credits members along with an average increase of 2 hours per week among those who were already active.