Founded in 2018 by social entrepreneur Sam Brandman and social worker Natasha Langleben, Two Generations is a social enterprise dedicated to tackling loneliness through Homeshare.
As part of the Homeshare UK network, we provide Homeshares nationally from Perth to Plymouth and have helped 100s of people over recent years.
Our expert Operations team is experienced in safeguarding and supported by Nesta-award winning technology so all our matches are individual and bespoke to our Householder, their family and the Sharer.
While Homeshare is a wonderful solution for many, we recognise it’s not right for everyone, so our motto is “no match is better than a bad match“.
Our Team
Sam Brandman,
Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder
Natasha Langleben,
Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder
Lisa Goldsobel,
Head of Service Delivery
Maddy Clifford,
Homeshare Co-ordinator
Our Volunteers and Advisors
Our Ambassadors
Rob Rinder
Barrister, TV personality and best-selling auther Rob Rinder MBE is our first Ambassador.
Rob was delighted to become an Ambassador and said “No-one should have to go through life feeling isolated or lonely and so many of us have older people in our lives that we may not be able to see as much as we like. The work Two Generations do in transforming people’s later life is really exciting. I look forward to helping grow the awareness of homeshares across the UK and bringing support to people who just need a bit of companionship.”
Owen O’Kane
Mental health expert and Sunday Times Best Selling Author Owen O’Kane announced as latest Two Generations Homeshare Ambassador, helping tackle loneliness among older people through Homesharing.
Owen said “Pairing individuals not only provides a practical solution for both homeowners and their guest, but it also addresses loneliness, a significant factor in
poor mental health. Therefore, I am delighted to support the Two Generations Homeshare initiative.”
Testimonials
See our testimonials from our homesharers, householders and their families!
Sue, Surrey
Clive, Bagshot
Heather, Oxford
Hanife, Homesharer, London
Sharon, Bournemouth
Phil, Mayfield
Robin, Fulham
Family of a householder living in Bagshot, Surrey
“Mum really enjoys having her sharer in the house and has said to me what a charming and considerate person she is. I am delighted my mother and her sharer are getting along so well and wanted to thank you for introducing us to such a wonderful homesharer!”
Family of a householder who used to live alone in Edinburgh, Scotland during the pandemic
“We are delighted with the levels of care, mediation and support that Two Generations offered us and our mum, particularly given that this happened over a time that was very difficult and challenging. Our home share coordinator was wonderful, always remained positive and thought very carefully about what our mum might need and what might suit us all.We live a long way away and have been so glad to have the sharer’s presence overnight and her tender thoughtful care. There was a real advantage to using Two Generations rather than trying to find someone ourselves because we felt there was always someone who could mediate and to whom we could turn. There was no ‘boiler plate’ in the arrangement, everything was carefully thought about and tailored to our specific situation. Two Generations more than earned their commission (which, incidentally, was less than other organisations we investigated).We recommend them most highly.”
How the family of a householder finds the process of matching through Two Generations
“The whole process felt very safe with all the checks that were done and also Two Generations’ coordinator has been fantastic all around from careful research to answering all of our questions and making sure we had the best possible fit.We have found it to be a great experience and having got to know her during the process, the new homesharer already feels like a member of the family!”
From the family of a householder who live abroad and are concerned about their mother’s wellbeing
“I would like to thank Lisa from Two Generations for helping us so quickly and professionally. Having become less independent during the pandemic, I needed to find a good solution very fast to ensure her life could continue in her home in the UK without me.Two Generations’ team found the perfect companion for Mum within a week and she moved in 14 days later! I now have peace of mind and mum has a new friend along with great support to help her remain as independent as possible in her own home.”
From a homesharer who moved into a home in Bournemouth
“We are enjoying spending time with each other. We have similar tastes in eating and television viewing. I feel that I have been welcomed into Sheila’s family without reservation and it has been a comfort to me. I feel at home and at ease.Two Generations keep in touch regularly and Lisa Goldsobel has gone out of her way to ensure we are comfortable together.”
From a homesharer who just moved to the UK and joined a homeshare
“I came to Two Generations looking forward to Homeshare in order to find a family in the UK. Being a homesharer has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had the privilege to have. Not only has it allowed me to study freely, taking away worries of rent and living costs, but it has provided me with a dear friend that I enjoy spending time with. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for a beautiful life experience.”
