Homeshare York in partnership with Age UK York, matches an older homeowner, the Homeshare Householder, with a younger person, the Homeshare Homesharer, when the:
- Householder has a spare room and could benefit from support and companionship. The cost to you is £100 a month. However, if you're on benefits or are receiving Pension Credit there is no cost
- Homesharer is happy to provide 10 hours of support per week in exchange for sharing your home. The cost to you is £200 a month
A Homeshare match is beneficial by providing:
- help with practical tasks
- companionship
- an overnight presence (the Homesharer)
Our homeshare coordinator will:
- facilitate every match
- provide guidance throughout the matching process
- provide support on an ongoing basis
Get involved with Homeshare
Find out more about becoming a:
See more information about:
Refer someone to Homeshare if you're a health care professional.
Homeshare fees
Homeshare York is a not-for-profit scheme, we keep costs to a minimum.
Householder
£100 monthly fee towards costs of matching, administration and ongoing support.
Homesharer
Homesharer costs are as follows:
- a £200 monthly fee towards the cost of ongoing support and the matching process
- contributions towards household bills
These terms will be stated in the Homeshare Agreement and agreed ahead of the match.
Also see
Intergenerational Coordinator
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