Homeshare
Homeshare is a brand new, exciting scheme supported and ran by Age UK Carlisle and Eden. A Homeshare is simple - it's about two people sharing a home.
The first person is the householder - usually they are an older person who could use some help and company around their home. The benefits for the householder are things like company, security, peace of mind and help with tasks they may find difficult.
The second person is the homesharer, a younger person who needs somewhere to live and is willing to give some help and friendship in exchange. The homesharer pays reduced or no rent and gives up no more than 10 hours of their time.
A Homeshare is very much a two-way relationship - both people gain equally from the arrangement. The homeowner gets the help, support and security they need, while the homesharer finds a place to call home.
The process for interested parties is carefully managed by the Homeshare Co-ordinator who introduces compatible homesharers and householders to one another. Successful matches are based upon mutual interests and common values.
To find out more about Homeshare, 
visit the Homeshare website, or contact us.