You have a spare room and a lifetime of experience to share. In return, you gain a trusted companion, practical help around the home, and the reassurance of someone being there.
per week
fully managed service
including all screening & support
Around 10 hours of practical support each week
Companionship and someone to share daily life with
Help with light tasks — cooking, errands, household chores
The reassurance of not living alone
A carefully matched, fully vetted Homesharer
A written agreement setting out clear expectations
Regular check-ins and ongoing support from our team
The ability to remain independent in your own home
A Homeholder is someone who owns or rents their home in the London Borough of Bromley and has a spare room they are willing to share. In return for affordable accommodation, a carefully matched Homesharer provides around 10 hours of practical support and companionship each week.
You remain fully in control of your home. You set the house rules, agree the support tasks, and decide what works for you. Our team handles all the matching, screening, and paperwork — and we’re always on hand if you need us.
Homeshare is not a care service. Homesharers do not provide personal care. But for many people, knowing someone is there — someone to share a meal with, help with errands, or simply be present — makes an enormous difference to daily life.
Own or rent a home in the London Borough of Bromley
Have a spare room available for the Homesharer
Have landlord or mortgage lender permission if required
Have full mental capacity (or have an appropriate appointee)
Provide two personal references
Homesharers do not administer medication or provide personal care. The arrangement works alongside any existing care or support you already receive. It is not a replacement for domiciliary care.
We take the time to understand who you are before we introduce anyone. Here’s how it works.
Complete the registration form below or give us a call. We'll arrange a no-obligation chat to explain the service and answer your questions.
One of our team will visit you at home to understand your needs, your lifestyle, and the type of person you'd feel comfortable sharing with. We'll also carry out a property risk assessment.
We carefully review our pool of screened Homesharer applicants and identify one or more potential matches based on personality, interests, and practical compatibility.
We arrange a relaxed introduction — usually a coffee or meal together — so you can meet and decide if it feels right. There's no pressure; both parties must be happy to proceed.
A short trial stay (usually a weekend, then up to 14 days) lets both parties experience the arrangement before committing. We check in throughout.
Once everyone is happy, we put a written Homeshare Agreement in place covering all tasks, house rules, and expectations. The Homesharer moves in and the arrangement begins — with our ongoing support throughout.
Yes. Either party can end the arrangement with 28 days’ notice. If there is a safeguarding concern, the arrangement can be ended immediately. We support both parties through the process.
The provision of free accommodation is usually treated as income in kind and disregarded for means-tested benefits. However, we advise all Homeholders individually on their specific situation and can signpost to further advice.
Homeshare works alongside existing care arrangements. The Homesharer is not a replacement for your carer — they complement the support you already receive.
Tasks are agreed between you and the Homesharer and written into the agreement. They may include cooking, light cleaning, shopping, companionship, helping with technology, or simply being present in the evenings. They cannot provide personal care or administer medication.
The Homeholder pays just £15 per week. This covers the full management of the service including matching, screening, the agreement, check-ins, and ongoing support. There is no cost to the Council.
Fill in the form below and one of our team will be in touch within 2 working days to arrange a no-obligation conversation.
