HomeShare International

 

Promoting housing for help worldwide

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What is homeshare?

Homesharing enables two unrelated people to share their lives for their mutual benefit. A homesharer provides support and companionship to a householder in exchange for free or low-cost accommodation. Homeshare can benefit many people with support or housing needs. Learn more about homesharing.

Who we are

Homeshare International supports a network of professionals worldwide who run homeshare programmes. Our aims are to encourage learning and good practice, foster new programmes and understand the impact of homesharing. We also raise awareness of what homeshare can offer as a solution to many of society’s needs. Learn more about us!

Homeshare programmes

There are Homeshare programmes in many countries from Canada to Korea, Austria to Australia. These programmes typically match older householders with young homesharers. Homesharing builds relationships, often between two generations, recognising that people who take part have needs and something to give.

Help us support Homeshare around the world

Homeshare International is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales number 1170332.

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HomeShare Works!

Don't just take our word for it...

In America

In Belgium

In England

Ireland

Netherlands

Spain

and in Australia and France and... read more stories

Latest News

Homeshare Programmes Business Models

In 2015 HI did a survey on the topic of Homeshare Programme Business Models. Now we want to update the information and would appreciate your contributions. See Resources for more information and to include your programme.

More than just the match!

Marian Pocock of Homeshare Oxforshire shared this film at the 2024 World Homeshare Congress in Trento.

We hope you enjoy it!

The Grocers’ Charity

A huge “Thank you!” to The Worshipful Company of Grocers for support of the World Congress.

The Grocers’ Charity is the charitable arm of the Grocers’ Company. Their mission is to invest in and support a broad range of small and medium-sized UK-registered charities that positively impact public benefit/ Learn more about the charity at https://grocershall.co.uk/

Thank you, Smart Social!

A huge “THANK YOU” to Smart Social for sponsoring participation in the World Homeshare Congress.

We sincerely appreciate your support of the Homeshare concept, Homeshare International and the upcoming World Congress in Italy.

Learn more about Smart Social at smartsocial.org.uk.

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Who we are

Homeshare International is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales number 1170332.   Contact us.

Intergenerational Solidarity

“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of a nation.”
 ~ Margaret Mead

Do you run a homeshare programme?

If so, make sure that your country is listed in the Programme Directory.
If it is not, please let us know about what is happening with homeshare in your country.