Tidy Lives | A calmer home, one step at a time

CALM, PRACTICAL SUPPORT FOR REAL HOMES

A little less
overwhelm.
A little more home.

You don’t need to have it all sorted.
We’ll help you find your next small step.

From everyday clutter to a big move, we bring kind, practical support that works around your life.

Find the help you need

The Calm Home Reset · 5 gentle steps · Free PDF

Worcestershire, Warwickshire & the West Midlands
Remote guidance, wherever you are

A sunlit living room with plants, comfortable seating and space to relax

A home that feels
a little more like you.

A family team since 2017

APDO member Trained hoarding practitioners DBS checked

LET’S START WITH YOU

What would make life
a little easier?

Choose the support that feels closest to what you need. You don’t have to know all the answers yet.

Not sure where to start? That’s absolutely fine.

SUPPORT WITH HOARDING BEHAVIOURS

Understanding first.
Small steps, together.

If belongings are making rooms difficult to use, or decisions about keeping and letting go feel overwhelming, you don’t have to work it all out alone.

As trained hoarding practitioners, we offer calm, practical guidance for people experiencing hoarding behaviours, families and those supporting them. We start by listening to what matters to you and finding a manageable way forward.

No judgement. No pressure to part with belongings.
Your choices stay yours.

Trained hoarding practitioners

A GENTLE FIRST CONVERSATION

Let’s talk about
the support you need.

A consultation can help you think through the situation, consider practical next steps and explore the kind of support that could help.

More consultation options coming soon. Enquire now and we’ll discuss what’s available.

PERSONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE & VIRTUAL SUPPORT

A helping hand with
life's practical details.

Sometimes it isn't the belongings that feel overwhelming. It's the paperwork, phone calls, appointments, correspondence and all the little jobs that keep piling up.

At Tidy Lives, we offer thoughtful administrative assistance for individuals, families and small businesses. Much of our work can be delivered remotely, so you can get practical support wherever you live.

Over 30 years' experience across administration, management, staff training and senior PA work — including managing UK affairs and business interests for an international private client.

Remote help availableIn-person by arrangementICO registeredDiscreet & practical

We discuss what you need, agree the scope and explain the cost before any work begins.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN RELY ON

Professional support, with a personal approach.

Our administrative experience sits alongside the home organising, downsizing and life-transition services you already know us for.

Experienced & organised

From everyday paperwork to more complex coordination, we help bring structure to the details.

Flexible & remote

One-off tasks, short projects or ongoing administrative support, subject to availability.

Your decisions stay yours

We agree how to work together, check permissions and keep you in control of decisions and approvals.

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HOW WE CAN HELP

Support shaped around you.

Whether it's a backlog of paperwork or a trusted extra pair of hands for a busy business, we can help you find a manageable way forward.

01 PERSONAL & LIFE ADMIN

Everyday administration

Make life's practical jobs a little less daunting, with help to organise, prepare and keep track of them.

Household paperwork & document organising
Letters, forms & correspondence
Appointments, reminders & practical lists
Support with life's changes and family paperwork

02 BEREAVEMENT & FAMILY

Support after a loss

Calm, sensitive assistance with the practical tasks that follow a bereavement, at a pace that feels right for you.

Lists of organisations to notify
Organising records & correspondence
Coordinating practical arrangements
Sorting belongings & preparing a home

03 REMOTE PA & BUSINESS

Virtual personal assistant

Reliable behind-the-scenes support for business owners, professionals and busy individuals who need more time for what matters.

Diary, appointments & email organisation
Business correspondence & documents
Supplier, service-provider & task coordination
Research, tracking & general PA support

04 SYSTEMS & TRAINING

Better ways of working

Practical administrative systems and training help for small businesses that want less friction in their everyday processes.

Organising administrative workflows
Process notes, checklists & procedures
Staff onboarding & practical training
Office and document-management systems

A GENTLER APPROACH TO DIFFICULT TASKS

Bereavement support, beyond the paperwork.

When someone dies, there can be phone calls, documents, household arrangements and possessions to think about at a time when making decisions feels especially hard. We can help break the practical jobs into manageable steps, assist with correspondence and work alongside you when you're ready to sort a loved one's belongings.

There is no pressure to make decisions before you're ready. You remain in control of what is kept, shared, donated or moved on.

WORKING TOGETHER

Simple, thoughtful and flexible.

01

Tell us what's needed

Share an outline of the tasks you'd like help with, without sending sensitive documents at this stage.

02

Agree the plan

We'll discuss what we can do, whether remote support is suitable, and the scope and cost.

03

Make steady progress

We work through the agreed tasks, keep you updated and seek approval where needed.

USEFUL TO KNOW

A few common questions.

Can you contact organisations on my behalf?

We can help prepare correspondence or contact an organisation where the appropriate permission is in place and the organisation allows it. Some organisations may need to speak to you or a legally authorised representative directly.

Do I need to be local?

No. Many administrative tasks can be handled remotely. In-person support in Worcestershire and surrounding areas may be available by arrangement.

Can you help with probate or legal matters?

We provide practical organisation and non-legal administrative assistance, not legal, probate, regulated financial or tax advice. We can help you organise information to take to an appropriately qualified professional.

How do you handle personal information?

We'll explain what information is needed and agree suitable, secure arrangements before handling documents. Please do not send passwords, bank login information or sensitive records through the general enquiry form.

ONE LESS THING TO WORRY ABOUT

Let's make the practical things easier.

Tell us a little about what you're facing, whether it's a one-off task or ongoing help. We'll discuss what's possible.

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SMALL STEPS, FROM HOME

Guides & online support

A little structure and encouragement, at your own pace.

FREE GUIDE

The Calm Home Reset

Five gentle steps to make a start.

COMING SOON

Declutter Made Simple

A five-day mini course for manageable progress.

ONGOING MOVE SUPPORT

Tidy Move

Guidance and useful resources through your move.

Looking for a particular planner or resource?

THE PEOPLE BEHIND TIDY LIVES

Rachael & Ellie

Mother and daughter.
One thoughtful, practical team.

Helping homes and families
since 2017

A familiar team.
A fresh perspective.

ABOUT US

Practical hands.
Kind hearts.

We’re Rachael and Ellie, the family team behind Tidy Lives. Based in Redditch, we help people make their homes work better and move through life’s changes with a little more ease.

We know there’s often much more to “stuff” than meets the eye. Memories, busy lives, difficult decisions. We listen, work alongside you and respect what matters to you.

Your home. Your belongings. Your decisions.
We’ll find a way forward, together.

APDO memberTrained hoarding practitionersDBS checked · ICO registeredInterior design & adult education experience

Prefer a simple conversation?07722 139144 [email protected]