How it works

Asking for help should be simple

Neighbourly is a public noticeboard. Anyone can read it, and anyone with an account can post a request or offer a hand.

If you need support

Three steps to a helping hand

Every request is read by a real moderator before it goes live, so the noticeboard stays safe and genuine.

Create a free account, write a title in your own words, pick a category and tell us your town and county.

People nearby who can help send you a private offer with a short message about what they can do.

Reply to whoever suits you, arrange a time in a way you're comfortable with, and mark the request fulfilled when it's done.

If you'd like to help

Most people spend less than an hour helping a neighbour — and you choose exactly what you take on.

Filter by county, town, region, category, urgency or type of help to find requests you can realistically take on.

Send a short message explaining how you can help. There's no obligation and no fee, ever.

Meet in a way that feels right, never send money in advance, and read our safeguarding guidance first.

Ready when you are

There's no cost, no commission and no catch. Just neighbours giving each other a hand.