‘You feel like you are part of something bigger than you’

“If I wasn’t a property guardian I would either be paying a ridiculous amount of money on renting in London or unable to move out of my grandmother’s house at all. I certainly wouldn’t be able to afford to spend time volunteering.”

“Dot Dot Dot has been a perfect springboard to the city.”

“When I started investigating guardianship options, Dot Dot Dot stood out because of the emphasis on volunteering and contributing to the local community.”

“Being a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot means you do more than simply live somewhere. Instead, because you volunteer you really become part of the community. The best bit is knowing you’ve made a difference and have had a positive impact on those around you.”

“Once I knew that everyone was up for 16 hours of volunteering a month, I felt pretty confident they’d be great, considerate housemates, and they are.”

Local people have been very positive. They like the fact an empty building in their neighbourhood is being used again and is being maintained.

“As a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot I save £450 per month compared with what I used to pay on rent – that’s a significant difference.”

“Dot Dot Dot has helped me get to know people around my area and it has been a great introduction to volunteering.”

“It’s a really cool place – I can use it to work in like an office, and there’s already a great community.”

“Being a guardian here you have a place to work, a place to socialise and place of your own.”