Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Free community support across the Island
Sometimes everyday tasks can become difficult — whether through age, illness, disability, or just going through a tough time.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours is a volunteer-led community initiative offering free, practical help to people across the Isle of Wight who need a hand with basic tasks around the home and day-to-day life.
No cost. No judgement. Just neighbours helping neighbours.
What we can help with
Our volunteers can assist with small, practical tasks such as:
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🛠️ Small DIY jobs
Changing light bulbs, putting up shelves, minor household fixes -
🌱 Gardening & outdoor help
Light gardening, tidying outdoor spaces, basic maintenance -
🛋️ Moving & lifting
Moving furniture, light lifting, rearranging rooms -
📱 Technology help
Phones, TVs, Wi-Fi basics, setting up simple devices -
🛒 Shopping & collections
Food shopping, collecting prescriptions or essentials -
🤝 Friendly support & check-ins
A chat, a cup of tea, or someone to check in if you’re feeling isolated
If you’re unsure whether we can help — just ask.
Who can ask for help?
You can contact us if you are:
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Elderly
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Living with a disability
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Temporarily unwell or recovering
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Struggling to manage everyday tasks
Family members, carers, or support workers are also welcome to get in touch on someone’s behalf.
How it works
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Fill in the contact form on this page
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Tell us what help is needed and where you are on the Isle of Wight
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We’ll review the request and arrange a volunteer where possible
All help is completely free and provided by local volunteers.
Important information (keeping everyone safe)
To protect both residents and volunteers, we kindly ask that you note:
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We do not provide medical care
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We do not handle money, bank cards, or PINs
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We do not stay overnight
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We may decline tasks that are unsafe or outside our remit
Our aim is to provide safe, practical, community-based support.
👉 Request help
Please use the contact form below to get in touch.
