The sandwich generation helper
Looking after Mum & Dad shouldn't mean losing yourself
Juggling kids and ageing parents? Helpfred connects you with friendly, vetted local helpers — called Freddos — for shopping, gardening, tech support, companionship and more, so you don't have to do it all alone.
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How Helpfred Works
Getting help is simple. Three easy steps and you're sorted.
Post a Task
Describe what you need help with, set your budget and preferred time.
Choose Your Freddo
Browse applications from local, vetted Freddos and pick the best fit.
Get It Done
Your Freddo completes the task. Pay securely through the platform.
What Can a Freddo Help With?
From everyday errands to specialist tasks
Shopping & Errands
Grocery runs, prescriptions, parcels
Gardening
Lawn care, planting, tidying
Tech Help
Phones, tablets, computers
Companionship
Social visits, outings
Transport
Lifts to appointments
Cleaning
Housework, deep cleans
Cooking
Meal prep, batch cooking
Home Maintenance
Odd jobs, repairs
Pet Care
Walking, feeding, sitting
Want to Earn as a Freddo?
Join our community of trusted helpers. Set your own hours, choose the tasks you enjoy, and make a real difference in people's lives.
Managing Care for a Loved One?
Family members can create an account and post tasks on behalf of an elderly relative. Link your accounts and manage everything in one place.
Create a Family AccountAI Sentry — “Check this for me”
Got a text, email, or call that doesn’t feel right? Paste it into Helpfred and get a clear, honest answer in seconds — is it a scam or not. No bank details, no personal information, no catch.
Ask before you act
Unsure about a message or caller? Check it first — a calm second opinion, any time of day.
Plain-English answers
No jargon. Just whether it looks safe, what the warning signs are, and what to do next.
Nothing personal needed
We never ask for your bank, address, or details — only the message you want checked.
Know the latest scams
See the tricks doing the rounds right now, so you can spot them before they reach you.
Try Membership Free for 30 Days
Start with a free 30-day trial — zero platform fees on every booking. Then just £4.99/month (the price of a coffee).
30 Days Free
Try it risk-free. Then just £4.99/month or £39.99/year
Zero Fees
No platform fee on any booking. Your Freddo gets the full amount.
Full Protection
All safety features, AccessNI check, and AI Sentry included.
Not ready to join? No worries — repeat bookings with the same Freddo get a reduced fee automatically.
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