Housing built on connection and trust
An intergenerational home share initiative designed to reduce loneliness, support independence, and open the door to more affordable living, bringing generations together to create homes rooted in purpose and connection.
The PorchLight Intergenerational Home Share Scheme is more than a housing initiative, it's a movement to restore community.
For older adults, having someone around brings warmth, energy and security back into daily life. Companionship helps reduce anxiety, boost mood, and lower the risk of cognitive decline, whilst light and practical help around the home preserves independence, allows the individual to age in place, and delays or removes entirely the need for costly residential care.
For younger sharers, the benefits are both personal and financial. A genuine lifeline, offering an invaluable opportunity to save for their own future, whilst helping someone else live more meaningfully in theirs. The reward of genuine human connection.
I'm looking for a room
Find an affordable place to live, with a sense of connection built in - offering a little help in exchange for a home and a more meaningful living experience.
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I'm a homeowner
A friendly face at home, a bit of help when it’s needed, and the freedom to stay living independently where you feel happiest.
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