Homeshare is a simple way of helping people to help each other. A Homeshare involves two people with different sets of needs, both of whom also have something to offer. Firstly, people who have a home that they are willing to share but are at a stage in their life where they need some help and support. These people are known as Householders. Secondly, people who need accommodation and who are willing to give some help in exchange for somewhere to stay. These people are known as Homesharers.

 

By putting these two people together Homeshare manages to find the Householder the help, support and security they need. At the same time Homeshare finds the Homesharer a place to call home, possibly rent free and maybe in an area or property that would have been financially out of their reach.  People, their families and communities benefit from the arrangement.

 

The Homeshare programme co-ordinator is responsible for checking that potential Householders and Homesharers are suitable, for matching Householders and Homesharers together and for providing ongoing support to each Homeshare.

Homeshare members include those managing or working in Homeshare programmes.