Someone to share your week in Oldham.

What would you like to do together?

A conversation at home, a trip to the shops, an appointment or getting back to a group. We start with what you want company for and plan a visit around it. You can contact us yourself or help someone close to you get started.

Companionship is for adults of different ages. A younger person who wants company at the gym and an older person who misses going to the market may want different visits, but both deserve time shaped around their own interests.

Plan from your front door

Tell us where the visit would begin and where you want to go. We agree the journey, time at the activity and return, including access and any extra costs. For company at home, tell us what you enjoy and what practical help you would like.

We welcome enquiries from Oldham, Saddleworth and across Oldham. Give us your full postcode so we can confirm the arrangements for your address.

Keep something useful going

You may want regular company, support to attend a community activity or continuity after a short programme ends. We can discuss the routine you want and how visits fit alongside any other support. Read about continuing one-to-one support.

Narrow the choices before asking for a commitment

Oldham's service directory lets visitors explore activities and groups, including searching near a location. A long list can be overwhelming. Choose one interest with the person, then check the actual venue, session and travel plan before suggesting they give it a try.

Do not assume an event shown in a borough directory takes place close to every Oldham address. Read the location carefully and use the starting postcode when planning time and cost. A visit from Chadderton, Royton or Saddleworth may involve a different journey to the same activity.

If they are unsure about arriving alone, ask the organiser whether someone can accompany them for an introduction. If the answer is no, or the session does not suit, company at home remains a valid option. Trying an activity should not become a test they have to pass.

Alexandra Park: make the facilities part of the plan

Oldham Council lists Alexandra Park's conservatory, lake, gardens and boathouse café. Its page qualifies toilet availability as being when gardeners are on site. Confirm current facilities before travelling, particularly if reliable toilet access is important to the person. Read the council's Alexandra Park information.

Choose the area they want to spend time in, rather than treating the whole park as a route to complete. Ask about the approach from your chosen entrance, seating and an alternative if the conditions do not suit. A published feature list is not an individual access assessment.

If they would prefer an indoor group, explore the activities directory below and check the actual venue. A new interest and a familiar routine are both valid reasons for company; the person should choose which they want to try.

Local source information checked 8 September 2026; confirm current arrangements before a trip.

Meet first, then agree the visits

We introduce a companion for a free meet-and-greet. Talk about what you enjoy, ask questions and decide how you get on. We agree the visit hours and price before paid visits begin. You have the same named companion, a named backup introduced within the first month and a written note after every visit.

With your agreement, updates can keep a relative or another contact informed. You can also manage the arrangement yourself.

The time and cost

Weekday visits are £28 an hour; evenings and weekends £35. Visit length is agreed at the meet-and-greet. Overnight and full-day visits are priced individually and confirmed in writing before you commit. Evening, weekend and holiday rates differ, and outings may include transport or activity costs.

See the full price list or plan a regular visit cost.