Homeshare with purpose.
What is Friend at Home?
A homeowner with a spare room opens their door to a friendly young person from New Zealand or Australia.
In return for a little help and good company (around 10 hours a week), they get peace of mind — and the young person gets a safe, affordable place to live for just
A younger person looking for
£25* a week!
you both gain:
Real, human
connection
A safe, welcoming
home
Companionship and
support
Carefully matched
needs
Stay in control of your home
End of agreement support
A comfortable living space for both
Meaningful companionship
Help with the tricky stuff - like technology, hard to reach stuff, light chores, errands
Personalised pairing process
Your home, your rules - a clear living agreement for both
It's a simple idea. We bring together two people who can help each other out.
Full and thorough security vetting
Free
companion training
Free relationship support
Free emergency response awareness and communication for the young person
Comprehensive gold standard professional reference checking
Regular check-ins and professional advice
indpendent bond holding and refund
For Hosts
(Older adults)
Stay connected
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Enjoy companionship
Get gentle support
Peace of mind
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What you get:
Keep in control - independence
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Help with everyday tasks
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Security overnight
Additional reassurance for families of the Host
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(Younger adults)
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Find affordable accomodation
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Make a difference
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Gain life experience
Real community
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What you get:
A safe place to live
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Low-cost living
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A kind person to live with
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For Companions
For Hosts
