Leeds Homeshare

Some lovely feedback from our Householder who offered their spare room to our approved homesharer: " The company is good and I have valued the practical support". To find out more about the benefits of Homesharing, visit leeds.gov.uk/homeshare 💻📱✔️

Homeshare's benefits are far-reaching, including help at home, offering someone an affordable place to live, friendship, sharing life experiences and so much more! That's why this #homeshareweek2025 we're celebrating "people living together, making a difference together".

Really interesting Homesharing video from @HomeshareW. Worth watching to find out about their uplifting Homeshare story. bit.ly/46kpSiA

International Day of Older People aims to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing populations, and to celebrate the vital role that social connections play in our lives. It aligns nicely with #homeshareweek2025. Celebrating cross-generational support.

This Homeshare week, Leeds Homeshare are celebrating the time, skills and friendship, that people bring to Homesharing. #homesharenetworkuk @Homeshare_UK

We're celebrating a Homeshare that's marked 2 years living together! 🎉 By sharing skills, experience and practical support it's been a successful supported option for help at home for the homeowner, and accommodation for the sharer. Find out more leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

In homeshare people value daily catch-ups - the chance to share news about the day, over a cup of tea. As well as housing or support, Homeshare is a good way to spend time with others, connecting over common interests and sharing ideas. Find out more: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

We have a new Homeshare match - an intergenerational supportive living arrangement.✨ The working-age homeowner was keen to try Homesharing for some time; and we’re pleased to showcase that Homesharing is for people of any age who might benefit from help or company.

It's Age Without Limits day ✨An opportunity to take action, challenge ageism and celebrate Ageing. tinyurl.com/3h93b9nm Homesharers often value the skills and life experience of the older adults they live with, with sharer Kim saying the opportunity was "just so amazing."

Pleased to have a new homeshare match confirmed for the beginning of June! It’s been a pleasure getting to know the family and providing supported introductions. The sharer and householder are keen to spend time gardening and eating together. Let's Celebrate Homeshare!

Please raise awareness of our 4 Amazing affordable opportunities in Leeds & Ilkley! Homeshare is ideal for people who have time to help with basic housework, shared meals or company. Monthly costs start from only £180 a month! Homeshare@Leeds.gov.uk leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

This Global Intergenerational week, sharer Isabel reflected that: “moving in with someone with much more life experience turned out to be one of the best decisions I could’ve made" - mentioning the value of the skills and advice her householder shared.✨ leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

To find out more about our asset-based approach to support and company -Sign up to our bulletin tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl… -Visit our website leeds.gov.uk/homeshare Leeds Homeshare – “people living together making a difference together” @Homeshare_UK @drabagnall @AgeFriendlyLDS

Homeshare is a creative and flexible option for help and support. Eva, a recent Homesharer found the service to be “thoughtful and kind.” Find out more about intergenerational living and homesharing: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare or sign up to our newsletter: tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl…

Announcement📣 We have 3 Homeshare opportunities in Leeds-Barnsley-Ilkley Good affordable living for someone able to help with light housework, shared meals and spend time together. £180/ month plus a contribution to bills ✅ Find out more - Homeshare@leeds.gov.uk 0113 3785410

Heart-warming feedback from 77 year old Homesharer Ann: “It's fantastic. I'm aware of the ethos behind homeshare, to help people meet across the generations and we're really doing that, and it's wonderful. I love it." ✨Find out more about Homeshare leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Thanks to everyone who has supported Leeds Homeshare this year✨ Find out more about intergenerational living- leeds.gov.uk/homeshare or sign up to our newsletter tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl… @drabagnall @Homeshare_UK @HomeshareOxon @GarforthNet @TKE_Beckett @HomeshareW

3 great affordable living opportunities! North Leeds, Ilkley and Barnsley. Ideal for someone with availability to offer help around the home and spend sociable time with the householder, sharing skills and making use of the spare room. find out more: homeshare@leeds.gov.uk

@TKE_Beckett congratulations!

We were thrilled to be acknowledged at the recent KE Awards 2024, shortlisted in the category of Place-based KE Initiative of the Year. Simon Baldwin & Natalie Allen were delighted to represent the Leeds Beckett University KE Team at the awards event held in Bristol.

Thoughts on Homesharing from a Leeds Householder: "I need help in the home, and I've got space in my home... It's a way of giving back which is hopefully mutually beneficial. I thought it's a great idea". Find out more leeds.gov.uk/homeshare @Homeshare_UK