Menu Covid-19 Donate Job Opportunities Our Story Our Story Mission & Values Equality & Diversity Safeguarding Management & Governance What Makes Us Special Publications Memberships Our timeline to becoming the largest charity care provider in the UK Methodist Homes (MHA) was founded in 1943 by a group of Methodists who wanted to improve the quality of life of older people in the time before the creation of the Welfare State. Whilst we are open to providing care and support to people of all faiths and none, we continue to have strong support from Methodists as well as other Christians to this day. 1943 MHA founded by Rev Walter Hall and the Methodist Church as an independent charity to provide care, support and accommodation for older people in need 1945 MHA’s first residential care home opened to improve the quality of life for older people 1950's A steady stream of residential homes were opened in the South East, the Midlands, Yorkshire and Lancashire 1977 Housing services established offering sheltered accommodation for rent 1988 First MHA Communities group set up providing support to older people in their homes, through volunteers 1989 MHA’s first specialist nursing care home built, founded on MHA’s principles of privacy, dignity, independence and well-being 1997 Dementia specialist care delivered in purpose-built care homes, focussing on the person and their individual needs 2000 Retirement living with care services established combining self-contained accommodation with care and support 2004 Community services set up to provide MHA’s dementia care to people living in their own homes 2007 MHA introduces reflexology training for members of staff, enabling them to become qualified reflexologists to enhance care and well-being for residents in several homes. The first three groups begin their courses, to qualify in 2008 2008 MHA employs its first in-house Music Therapist, to provide support for residents with dementia 2009 MHA acquires its first retirement village, Auchlochan, in South Lanarkshire, Scotland 2010 Big Lottery Reaching Community Fund enables MHA to develop further a music therapy service with £302,000 2012 MHA wins Best Residential Care Provider at the Laing & Buisson Independent Healthcare Awards, and also the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award 2013 MHA celebrates its Platinum Anniversary 2015 Our music therapy team win the Excellence in Dementia Care LaingBuisson Award in recognition of their specialised therapeutic care, dedication and research. 2016 MHA selected by ITV to guide the award-winning dementia story line on Emmerdale. Read more >> 2017 MHA's Chaplaincy team has scooped the 3rd Sector Care award for its work on end of life care. Read more >> 2018 MHA celebrates 75 years of bringing quality to later life. Read more >> Emmerdale star John Middleton cut the ribbon on MHA's 90th care home, Montpellier Manor. Read more >> Today, MHA continues to provide care, accommodation and support to more than 18,500 older people across the UK thanks to the commitment and dedication of its 7,500 employees and 4,000 volunteers. To learn more about Methodist Homes (MHA), please visit the About Us page >> MHA in your community Find the care home, retirement community, or support group that’s right for you Select a Service Care Home Communities Retirement Living Search Fundraise for MHA Help us to support crucial and life enhancing services that eliminate isolation and loneliness, enabling people to live later life well. Find out more We use cookies We use cookies to personalise content and analyse how you use our site; this helps us to provide you with the best possible experience and tailor our marketing. By clicking ‘Accept cookies’, all categories of cookies will be enabled. You can manage your cookie consent settings at any time. Manage cookies Accept cookies Call Head Office: 01332 296200 Site Map Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Contact MHA Login IT Support Modern Slavery Statement © 2021. Methodist Homes (MHA) is a Registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 1083995). Company limited by Guarantee (No. 4043124). Registered Office: MHA, Epworth House, Stuart Street, Derby, DE1 2EQ