Someone to share your week in Salford.

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 Eccles, Worsley, Swinton, Monton and across Salford. 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.

Choose between individual company and a group

Salford's council describes community hubs offering social opportunities, and its My City Directory lists services and activities. A group could be a useful part of someone's week, but first ask whether meeting several people appeals to them. Having a companion at home may be a better starting point for someone who wants quieter company.

If they would like to try a hub or activity, ask the organiser about access, eligibility, cost and the help available during the session. Do not assume every listed activity is open to anyone without an initial conversation.

For a visit starting in Eccles, Worsley, Swinton or another part of Salford, work backwards from the chosen activity: arrival time, preparation, transport and return home. The companion's availability and the organiser's place availability are separate things to confirm.

Buile Hill Park: check the entrance as well as the park

Salford Council's Buile Hill Park page includes a notice about limited visitor parking and changed vehicle access associated with works. A familiar entrance may not be the right approach for a planned trip. Read the current notice and confirm the appropriate drop-off or parking arrangement before setting out. See the council's park and access information.

A short visit could focus on one chosen part of the park, with time to sit and talk. Do not assume a whole route is necessary, or that parking information confirms every path and facility meets the person's needs.

For someone who prefers regular indoor social contact, the community hubs listed below may be worth discussing instead. Ask what each session involves and whether the person would like an introduction with company. The goal is a wanted part of the week, not simply getting through the front door.

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.