Core members are existing homeshare programmes committed to providing a high quality matching service. HIN Core Members offer different models of homeshare, but these all include accommodation in exchange for help in the home. Members may be individual programmes or an umbrella organisation with multiple programmes.

Members come from 4 continents, 13 countries and encompass almost 150 programmes. Together they:

Benefits of membership include opportunities to come together online and in person with other homeshare programmes around the world. All core members feature in our Member Directory, with full benefits listed on our HI Network page.

Annual membership is £150, but discounts are available if your programme is very new, or run entirely by volunteers. If you think you qualify, please contact us.

To join the HIN as a Core Member, please fill in the application form below. All applications are submitted to HI Trustees for approval, after which we will send you confirmation and payment details.

We look forward to welcoming you to the HIN!