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Trusted local help
from people in your community.
Book vetted neighbours for gardening, cleaning, DIY, care and more — across Marple, Mellor, Marple Bridge and surrounding villages.
Local and want to help? Apply to become a helper
Our Community Impact
Every booking makes a difference.
Live across our eight villages — growing every week.
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Community Fund
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Our community sponsors.
Local businesses giving cash, free materials, free labour, or paid support to keep neighbourly help going.
Your logo here — become one of our founding community sponsors.
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What do you need?
A hand for every home.
From a leaking tap to a year of garden help — browse by category and book a trusted neighbour.
Home & Trades
Outdoor & Cleaning
Moving & Tech
Care & Family
More than a job board
Built on community, not clicks.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Friendly visits, companionship and a listening ear. Our helpers are neighbours first — here to check in, not to diagnose.
Request free helpRetired Trades
Decades of skill, now shared with the village. Retired builders, decorators and engineers keeping their craft alive and giving back.
Meet the tradesLocal Neighbours
Dog walks, school runs, shopping trips and garden tidies. The small kindnesses that keep a village strong.
Browse helpersThe Community Hub
Where the village comes together.
Browse the good work happening on your doorstep, ask for a free helping hand, and see exactly where every community pound is going.
Community Gallery
Before-and-after photos from real jobs, nominated neighbours and community projects across our eight villages.
Browse the galleryFree Help Requests
Need a hand but stretched thin? Request free help — funded by the community and delivered by trusted local volunteers.
Ask for free helpCommunity Fund
5% of every booking goes into the Community Fund — paying for free visits, materials and neighbourhood projects. See the live ledger.
See the fundRetired trades, still serving.
After a lifetime of fixing, building and making things right, many of our best helpers are enjoying retirement — and sharing their skills with the next generation of villagers.
How it works
Three steps to a helping hand.
1. Tell us what you need
Choose a service, describe the job and pick a time that suits you.
2. We match a neighbour
A local helper claims your job — often within the hour. You see their profile and reviews.
3. Job done, community stronger
Pay securely, leave a review, and know you have a neighbour to call next time.
Got time, skill or kindness to spare?
Whether you are a retired tradesperson, a stay-at-home parent, or just someone who likes to help — there is always a neighbour who needs you.
Become a helperWhere we help
Eight villages, one neighbourhood.
Outside this area? Join the waiting list →
Loved by neighbours
Real stories from real doorsteps.
"Booked a gardener on Monday, hedge tamed by Tuesday. Felt like a favour from a friend, not a transaction."
"Our regular cleaner is a local mum. Reliable, kind, and she remembers the cat's name. Wouldn't go back to an agency."
"The retired sparky who fixed our lights refused a tip and asked us to pay it into the Community Fund. That's the village at its best."
Coming to your pocket
Handy Neighbours in your pocket.
Book help, chat with your helper, track your job and see the Community Fund grow — all from one friendly app. Launching soon on iOS and Android.
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"Helping hands in the heart of the village."