About us

We aim to make life better for people by creating long-lasting matches between welcoming Householders and kind and considerate Sharers.

Since 1999 we have successfully introduced people across Bristol, Bath, North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.  Over the years our detailed interview and matching process has brought hundreds together in harmonious and mutually beneficial living arrangements.

Homeshare West is an active member of Homeshare UK, which is part of Shared Lives Plus. There are several Homeshare organisations operating in the UK. Ramona was the Homeshare Representative on the Board of Trustees for Shared Lived Plus over a period of three years. We are also members of Homeshare International – Ramona sits on their Board.

Homeshare West is a not-for-profit organisation with no funding from external sources. Our continuing existence depends upon the ability to cover our costs.

HOMESHARE WEST, a private company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales. Company number 9666529. Registered Office address at Bourse, St Brandon’s House, 29 Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5QT

Audrey
Audrey
Audrey Heard, founder of Homeshare West, worked in the Voluntary sector for many years. She has a Diploma in Counselling though originally qualified as a State Registered Nurse at the BRI. In later life Audrey became a Trustee of Age Concern Bristol. Audrey has steadily worked on building Homeshare West over the past 25 years. Her dedication to its intergenerational shared living model is unequalled.
Ramona
Ramona
Ramona Amuza joined Homeshare West in April 2022. She has lived experience of Homeshare and set up and managed Homeshare Gloucestershire (part of Age UK Gloucestershire) for six years. Ramona has a background in community work, focused specifically on working with and supporting older people and BAME communities.

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