“Having a sharer has made me feel safe. If I didn't have Dela I wouldn't be able to stay in this house.”
Sheila, householder, Bournemouth
Two people, brought together in one home
Two Generations is a national Homeshare service. An older person with a spare room, who wants to stay independent. A younger person who wants somewhere affordable to live, with a purpose.
We manage everything: the matching, the vetting, the checks, and the ongoing support.
Sheila and Dela, Bournemouth“We both care about each other and we both joke with each other…”
What brings you here?
I have a spare room
You would like some practical help and companionship, and to stay in your own home.
For householdersI am looking for a parent or relative
You want to know someone is there in the evenings and overnight, and peace of mind for the family.
For familiesI need an affordable home
You are looking for an alternative to renting a room, and would like to offer some help and company.
For homesharersFrom a charity, a council, the NHS or an employer? Go to the organisations side.
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How Homeshare works, and why it works so well
We match older people who have a spare room and would love some company, with a younger person who can be there in the evenings, help with everyday tasks and bring a little life back into the home.
Everyone gains something. The older person stays independent and connected. Their family has real peace of mind. And the homesharer gets a proper home, and very often, a friendship that means far more than they anticipated.
See the six steps
Having a Homesharer is absolutely wonderful, getting to know each other and becoming friends, knowing someone is here overnight is such a huge relief.
Lilias, householder, Perth
Lilias, 90, wanted an overnight presence and someone to help with cooking and walking her dog. She has kept in touch with all of her sharers and loves having a sharer in her home.
Which of these sounds like you?
Homeshare looks a little different depending on where you are standing. Pick yours.
Householders
Do you have a spare room, and would like some practical help and companionship? We match you with a vetted younger companion for company, overnight reassurance and a little practical help.
- We send you profiles to review, and you are involved in the selection from the start
- Enhanced DBS checks, references and legal agreements before anything is formalised
- No match, no fee
“But what I really wanted was to stay in my own home. Rick has been generous with his time cooking, gardening and helping with my computer.”
Families
An older person who stays independent and connected, and a family with real peace of mind. We take the time to get to know your relative properly: their needs, their personality and their daily routine.
- The reassurance of someone there in the evenings and overnight
- A meeting by phone, Zoom and in person, with no pressure to commit
- We do not disappear once the match is made
“We've seen a huge difference in her confidence. She is definitely no longer lonely, they make a great team!”
Carers
Are you caring for a family member, or know someone who is and needs help? Homeshare can provide much-needed relief to unpaid carers, who often find themselves increasingly challenged to care for loved ones at home while juggling busy lives of their own.
- Companionship and a little practical help, not personal care
- Ongoing support for both parties throughout the Homeshare
- A bursary scheme, so money is not a barrier
“I remain grateful for the peace of mind they gave me and the comfort and fun that my mother had with her homesharer.”
Homesharers
Are you looking for an affordable alternative to renting a room, and would like to offer some practical help and companionship? We match you with a householder who suits you and is looking for the support you are able to offer.
- Most suitable for people who enjoy helping others and are home in the evenings
- Around 10 hours a week of practical help and companionship, no personal care
- Rooms across the UK, with photographs, on the map below
“Home sharing really helps with affordability in London. It has also been a great experience to learn from the older generation and hear about how life has changed so greatly over the years.”
Find a Homeshare near you
The rooms we are currently seeking a match for, and the places where we work alongside a local Age UK. This list changes frequently.
The rooms we are seeking a match for are on the current opportunities page.
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See what Homeshare looks like in real life
“She has made a huge impact on my life. I hold her in the same highest regard as my own family.”
Charles, homesharer, Oxford
“I came to Two Generations looking forward to Homeshare in order that I find a family in the UK. And that is exactly what I found.”
Jorge, homesharer, London
“I was considering selling my house to go and live in a block of apartments. But what I really wanted was to stay in my own home.”
Gretta, householder, Hampshire
“It has also been a great experience to learn from the older generation and hear about how life has changed so greatly over the years.”
Joshua, homesharer, Fulham
“She is definitely no longer lonely, they make a great team!”
Daughter of Lynn, householder, Richmond
It's very simple
You fill in a form, and we'll guide you through the rest.
Apply
Fill in our short online form, or simply call or email us. We'll take it from there.
Interview
One of our experienced team members will take the time to get to know you properly.
Matching
We search for homesharers who are genuinely suited to you, not just available.
Introduction
Meet your potential match by phone, Zoom, and in person, with no pressure to commit.
Checks and agreement
We complete Enhanced DBS checks, verify references and finalise all legal agreements.
Ongoing support
We provide ongoing support for both parties, and step in if anything needs attention.
What it costs
Monthly fees, set out plainly.
£150 per month
Householders
No match, no fee. We don't charge any fees until we find you a match.
£299 to £399 per month
Homesharers
The monthly fee on the rooms listed today, in exchange for around 10 hours a week of help and companionship.
Bursary
If money is a worry
We have a bursary scheme to help people with financial needs. Money shouldn't be a barrier to your Homeshare.
Ready when you are
Fill in our short online form, or simply call or email us. We'll take it from there.