Bristol, UK

Neighbourhood help, just around the corner.

Helpify connects older adults who need a hand with everyday tasks to local young people who want flexible, meaningful work. Dog walks. Shopping. Gardening. Company.

Older adult posts a task
Dog walk · Shopping · Garden · Company
Local helper accepts & completes
Flexible hours · Rated helpers · Nearby
How it works

Simple for everyone.

01

Post a task

Tell us what you need — a walk, some shopping, garden tidy-up, or just company for an hour. Simple, straightforward language.

02

Get matched

We match you with a nearby helper based on location, availability, and the specific help you need. No complicated forms.

03

Help gets done

Your helper completes the task. Payment is handled automatically through the platform, with a small commission included.

For older adults

Stay independent, stay connected.

A bit of help with everyday things means you can keep living comfortably at home. Dog walking, grocery runs, gardening, tech help — whatever you need, from someone local.

  • No long-term commitment
  • Local, trusted helpers
  • Simple scheduling with reminders
  • Clear, transparent pricing
For helpers

Earn, learn, connect.

Flexible work that fits around your studies or life. Earn money helping neighbours, build skills, and make real connections across generations.

  • Set your own hours and rates
  • Tasks near where you live
  • Build your rating and reputation
  • Optional priority subscription
What we cover

Everyday help, nothing medical.

We keep things light and safe. No personal care, no medical tasks, no regulated activities. Just practical, neighbourly help.

Dog walking

Regular or occasional walks. Company for your dog when you can't get out.

Grocery shopping

Pick up and drop off groceries, prescriptions, or essentials from local shops.

Gardening

Light garden work — weeding, lawn edges, patio tidying, seasonal prep.

Companionship walks

A walk and a chat. Someone to go with you to the park, café, or just around the block.

Tech help

Phone, tablet, apps, video calls. Someone who can sit with you and walk you through it.

Simple errands

Pick up a prescription, return a library book, drop something to a neighbour.

3.8m
UK adults over 65 living alone
ONS, 2023
1 in 6
UK adults working a gig job at least weekly
University of Hertfordshire
23%
Of over-50s class gig work as main income — highest of any age group
Zurich UK Survey

Your neighbourhood is full of people who could use each other.

Helpify exists to make those connections easy, safe, and human. Start with one task. See what happens.