Methodist Homes (MHA)

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Methodist Homes (MHA)
MHA - full colour logo.png
FormationSeptember 1943
TypeCharitable organisation
HeadquartersEpworth House, 3 Stuart Street, DE1 2EQ
Location
Region
United Kingdom
Chairman
John Robinson
Chief Executive
Sam Monaghan
Revenue (2018/19)
£245.8 million[1]
Staff (2019)
7,500 [1]
Volunteers (2019)
4,000 [1]
Websitewww.mha.org.uk
Formerly called
Methodist Homes for the Aged

Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the UK.[2] The charity's missions is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.[3]

Through 89 specialist care homes, 69 thriving retirement living and 45 vibrant community groups and befriending, MHA aim to enable older people to live later life well.[4]

MHA was established as an independent charity by the Methodist Church in 1943 and was formerly known as Methodist Homes for the Aged. Whilst MHA is open to providing care and support to people of all faiths and none, the charity continue to have strong support from Methodists as well as other Christians to this day.[5]

MHA's head office is based in Derby, with award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care homes,[6] retirement housing and community support services provided across England, Scotland and Wales.

Charitable work[]

Established in 1943, MHA now delivers a range of services to over 18,500 individuals.[1]

The charity run 89 residential, specialist dementia and nursing care homes, as well as more than 69 thriving retirement living communities and 45 vibrant community groups (formerly Live at Home) for older people who live independently in their own homes. The community groups aim to tackle loneliness and isolation among older people.[1]

All donations and any surplus generated is invested into the services MHA provide for 18,500 residents and members.

MHA serves approximately 10,500 older people supported through 45 Community services in the community and online, 3,000 older people living independently in 69 retirement living communities with flexible support and personalised care, with a further seven sites in development, and 5,000 older people living in 89 care homes.[1]

Their services are provided by 7,500 staff supported by 4,000 volunteers.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g https://www.mha.org.uk/files/6415/7000/4873/MH8307_Annual_Report_2018-19_LR.pdf
  2. ^ "Charity Commission website".
  3. ^ "Our Mission & Values | MHA".
  4. ^ "About Us - Live Later Life Well | MHA".
  5. ^ "Our Story".
  6. ^ "Top 20 awards for MHA and its care homes | MHA".

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