Methodist ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½s (MHA)
Annie Ashby, a beneficiary of MHA (Methodist ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½s), makes the Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf.
Annie Ashby, a beneficiary of MHA (Methodist ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½s), makes the Radio 4 Appeal on the charity's behalf.
Registered Charity Number 1083995
To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Appeal. (That's the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 'MHA'.
- Cheques should be made payable to 'MHA'.
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MHA (Methodist ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½s)
MHA is a national older person’s charity, providing community-based services, retirement living communities and care homes for more than 17,000 residents and members across England, Scotland and Wales. It aims to tackle loneliness and isolation among older people by connecting them in communities that care.
Alleviating loneliness

MHA’s Live at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ schemes support people like Annie, whose story can be heard in the appeal, helping alleviate their loneliness and isolation. Annie is one of over 10,000 older people in 57 locations across the country supported through MHA’s Live at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. Pictured is Annie with volunteer befriender Irfaan Merali, one of 2,600 volunteers who support the schemes.
Live at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ schemes

All the schemes are there for people over 60 who live independently in their own home. They provide older people with opportunities to connect with their local communities through a range of social and well-being activities, from days out through to lunch clubs and exercise classes.
Keeping busy

Member Alan Pressley said: “Live at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ keeps us busy. Without it, we would be lonely at home and probably not even here. The shopping trip is not just about shopping; it’s meeting friends when you go. Our daughter could do our shopping online for us but that’s not the point. It’s the social aspect of being with people.â€
Broadcasts
- Sun 30 Jul 2017 07:54ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sun 30 Jul 2017 21:26ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Thu 3 Aug 2017 15:27ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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