Guild Care has welcomed Worthing Borough Council’s approval of the proposed sale of Methold House to the charity, subject to contract, marking an important step towards securing the long-term future of its Community Campus in the heart of Worthing.

Together, Methold House and neighbouring Holland House provide a base for a wide range of Guild Care services, supporting older people, people living with dementia, carers, and children and adults with learning disabilities.

The proposed purchase would provide long-term certainty for Guild Care’s Community Campus vision, creating a permanent home for community wellbeing, support and connection, while enabling the charity to continue investing in services that help local people live independent, connected and fulfilling lives.

Warren Fabes, Chief Executive at Guild Care, said:

“Creating a permanent Community Campus has been an ambition of ours for some time and we are delighted to be moving a step closer to making that vision a reality.

“The progress we have made would not have been possible without the exceptional generosity of Mike Holland, whose transformational support enabled us to acquire and refurbish Holland House. Securing Methold House will build on that and help create a permanent home for community wellbeing and support in the heart of Worthing.

“The campus is already home to a wide range of services that support local people at different stages of their lives. Ownership will give us greater confidence to invest in the site, develop our services and respond to the growing needs of our community.

“Most importantly, this is about ensuring local people continue to have access to high-quality support close to home for many years to come.”

Guild Care currently supports more than 3,000 local people each year through a diverse range of services and activities designed to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and help people remain independent.

The proposed purchase aligns closely with Guild Care’s recently launched five-year strategy, which focuses on strengthening communities, responding to changing needs and ensuring the charity remains sustainable for future generations.

As the transaction remains subject to contract, Guild Care is unable to comment further on the details of the proposed sale at this stage.

For more information about Guild Care and its services, visit www.guildcare.org.