The Brighton Family Collective
Supporting your independence
We are a local, family-led collective of caring, compassionate people, bringing together a wide range of skills, creative passions and life experience. We know that a little extra support can make all the difference, and we care about building genuine, meaningful connections with the people we spend time with.
Through relaxed, reliable companionship, we offer personalised support that helps people stay independent, grow in confidence and keep living life in a way that feels comfortable, fulfilling and true to them. Everything we do is built on kindness, dignity and choice, and on the belief that everyone deserves to feel valued and connected.
What we do and don’t offer
We provide companionship and practical support, not personal care. This means we don’t help with washing, dressing or toileting, and we can’t give medication, though we’re happy to remind you when it’s time to take it. Every member of our team holds an enhanced DBS check.
Support built around you
Support built around you
We take time to get to know you as a person: your interests, hobbies and the things that bring you joy. We want to understand what helps you feel happy, calm and fulfilled, from your favourite foods and daily routines to the people who matter most to you.
Because everyone is different, our support is shaped around you. You might like someone to come along to appointments, help you visit friends and family, or go shopping with you. You might want to try something new, or simply enjoy a favourite meal cooked in your own kitchen. Whatever it looks like, we’re here to help you live in a way that feels meaningful and enjoyable.
Creative experiences
If life feels more difficult than you would like it to be, and your world has become smaller or more limited, we are here to meet you exactly where you are, without judgement or expectation.
We understand that taking the first step can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why our approach is gentle, flexible, and led by you. Whether you would like someone to sit alongside you while you watch your favourite television programme, share a conversation over a cup of tea, play a game together, or simply enjoy some company, we can provide a supportive and caring presence.
We believe that meaningful connection often begins with small moments, and together we can explore ways to bring more comfort, confidence, enjoyment, and independence into your life.
While we are not trained counsellors and cannot provide crisis or therapeutic support, we are a caring family-led team committed to offering companionship, practical support, and genuine human connection.
Meeting you where you are
Meaningful creative experiences tailored to individual interests, from art, floristry, and crafts to gardening projects and visits to local exhibitions, galleries, and art shows.
Collective family members
How it works
How Our Visits Work
We structure our support into 2 to 3-hour slots. We find this provides the perfect balance—giving your loved one plenty of time to relax into the visit without feeling rushed, while ensuring we can fully engage in the day’s activities or meal preparation.
To maintain high energy and fresh engagement, our visits are capped at 3 hours. If you require support for a longer day, you are welcome to book two slots back-to-back. To give you the best of our collective, the afternoon session will be covered by a different member of our family team, bringing a new dynamic, skill set, and fresh focus to the day.
Please note: Exceptions can be made by prior arrangement for longer events, such as medical appointments or special days out.
Our Services & Transparent Pricing
We believe in unhurried, high-quality care that fits the natural rhythm of your day. We do not offer rushed 30-minute check-ins. Instead, our visits are structured into dedicated 2 - 3 hour blocks to ensure your loved one has the time to relax, connect, and enjoy the activity of the day.🌟
Standard Support Block Rate: £28.00 per hour
Total per session (2 hours): £56.00
Total per session (3 hours): £84.00
Best for: Meal preparation (food is not supplied by us) and cooking, creative art or floristry projects (flowers cost extra), local outings, gentle wellness walks, meaningful companionship and supportive conversations.
What's included: A full 2 - 3 hour unhurried visit, shared daily care notes through what’s app communication, and continuous collaboration across our family collective ensuring the best person for the situation.
Flexibly Structuring Your Day
The Midday Block (10:30 am – 1:30 pm): Perfect for morning wellness checks, gentle activities, and a freshly made home -cooked lunch and possible preparation or setting up of supper.
The Afternoon Block (1:30 pm – 4:30 pm): Ideal for creative art projects, local Brighton beach or park outings, and preventing late-afternoon isolation.
Full-Day Circle of Support (10:30 am – 4:30 pm): You can book both blocks for a seamless 6-hour day.
To keep energy levels high and interactions fresh, a different member of our collective will step in for the afternoon block, bringing a brand-new dynamic and skill set to the day.
Note: Special arrangements and bespoke pricing can be made for longer commitments, such as medical appointments or extended day trips.
What we can do together
Our 3-hour activity menu to make the most of our time together.
We tailor every visit to your loved one’s energy levels, hobbies, and wellness goals. Here are some of the ways we can spend our time:
🍳 Nourishment & Home Comforts
Fresh Meal Preparation: Cooking a delicious, healthy lunch right in your kitchen.
Baking Together: Enjoying the sensory experience of making fresh bread or cakes,
Nutritional Guidance: Adapting favorite recipes to meet specific health or dietary needs.
Light Kitchen Tidy: Washing up and wiping down surfaces after meal prep.
🎨 Creative Expression & Nature
Guided Art Projects: Exploring watercolor, sketching, or craft projects designed for all skill levels.
Floristry & Flower Arranging: Bringing nature indoors with seasonal floral designs.
Illustration & Scrapbooking:
Creating visual memory books or journaling life stories .
Gardening and Pottering: Tending to indoor plants, potting herbs, or enjoying the garden together.
🧠 Wellbeing & Companion Care:
Gentle Wellness Walks: Enjoying fresh air in local Brighton parks or along the seafront.
Mindfulness & Check-ins: Gentle emotional support and mental health wellbeing chats.
Legacy Work: Recording life stories, writing letters to grandchildren, and organizing old photos.
Brain Games: Engaging in puzzles, crosswords, reading aloud, or memory stimulation games.
True Companionship: Sharing a proper cup of tea, listening to music, and having a good laugh.
Get in contact
For enquiries and to make initial contact with us.