Methven Care Trust
Together, we can create a brighter future for our seniors. MCT is a promise of unwavering care. Let's build this legacy together
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Methven Care Trust: A Legacy Built with Your Support
We’re Almost There
Methven Care Trust is our town’s biggest fundraising project yet. The good news is that we’ve secured the majority of the funds – but we still need some serious help to get it over the line. We’ve raised $4.4 million towards our goal of $5 million.
All We Need Now Is You
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like you, we’re hoping to achieve our full target by November this year just in time for the opening or our care home. It won’t be easy, but the benefits to our town will last for generations to come. 100% of anything you can give will be put towards the Methven Care Trust project and it all counts. Please donate now.
Honouring Our Elders
Methven Central built by Methven Care Trust is the culmination of a decade-long journey fuelled by community spirit, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the care and comfort our elders deserve. At its core, Methven Central is far more than a retirement village—it is at the heart of our town, a sanctuary of compassion and connection, where dignity and continuity pave the way for a brighter future.
A Vision of Transformative Impact
With your generosity, Methven Care Trust is poised to redefine eldercare in our community. Our modern facility will offer 26 places to call home:-
• An expanded care home with 20 thoughtfully designed rooms, building on the 10 available at Methven House.
• Six independent living apartments tailored to older individuals who value autonomy while benefiting from a continuum of care.
• A nurturing environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Why Your Partnership Matters
For over ten years, volunteers from Methven House and Methven Care Trust have worked tirelessly to realise this vision—a place where every senior can access care, dignity, and the ability to age gracefully close to the people and places that matter the most. Methven Care Trust's, Methven Central village represents the culmination of these efforts, but we cannot complete this transformative project without your support.
As one anonymous donor says, "We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us. This new rest home will provide a comfortable and caring environment for our older residents."
Join Us in Transforming Elder Care
We invite you to be a cornerstone of this inspiring journey. Your generous donation will help us to deliver the entire Methven Central Retirement Village by November this year.
Together, we can deliver a new chapter for our senior community—Methven Care Trust's, Methven Central is more than a project; it is a promise of continued care and dedication. Let us build this legacy, hand in hand, with your extraordinary generosity.
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Methven Care Trust is dedicated to honouring our elders by providing a place to call home close to the people and places that matter the most.
Methven Central is the culmination of a decade-long journey fuelled by community spirit, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the care our elders deserve. At its core, Methven Central is far more than a retirement village—it is a sanctuary of compassion and connection, where dignity and continuity pave the way for a brighter future.
With your generosity, Methven Central is poised to redefine eldercare in our community. Our modern facility will offer 26 places to call home, including an expanded care home with thoughtfully designed rooms, as well as independent living apartments tailored to older individuals who value autonomy while benefiting from a continuum of care. Our nurturing environment promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring our seniors can age gracefully within the place their community.
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Methven Care Trust to create new Methven Care complex. 2 November 2022
Methven Care Trust has announced plans to create up to 20 new care rooms in Methven. The trust has acquired what are currently called The Crossroads Lodge and separate apartments in the centre of Methven, and will transform the two buildings into new levels of care for residents. The plan is to create up to 20 care rooms in the main Crossroads building, including spacious and en-suite options. There will also be six two-bedroomed apartments in a separate block which will be repurposed for independent retirement living.
Fundraising support to repurpose the two buildings for aged care is now being sought from private donors, businesses, community groups and regional and national grant funders. Methven Care Trust aims to have the new Methven Care complex up and running within two years. The buildings were purchased using funds raised to date, supported by the imminent sale of our Camrose Estate land, as well as a bridging loan from private donor. The intention is to repay this loan and raise additional funds to renovate and retrofit the complex.
Methven Care Trust originally planned to build in Camrose Estate on gifted land. However, rising building costs, development constraints and a lengthening timeline to complete a full build, means the Crossroads option is more viable. We welcome interest and enquiries around the project. Contact us now to determine how you can help.
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Thank you very much for this lovely donation a double century! We rather like that.
Thank you Erin & Colin, we love these 101 donations in support of Audrey's 101 years.
Hello Yvonne, thank you for your donation and for walking beside Audrey on this adventure.
Hello Simon, Kate & Beau, thank you very much for helping us to help our people consider care in Methven if they need it.
Hello Susanne, thank you very much for walking alongside our team to move Audrey and so many to their new home very soon.
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