Westerley Christian Care Homes are operated by the charity and company limited by guarantee, The Leaders of Worship and Preachers Homes (LWPHomes). The origins of LWPHomes derive from the formation in 1849 of the Methodist Local Preachers Mutual Aid Association (MLPMA). With the passage of time, MLPMA felt the need to make specific provision for Local Preachers and their dependants in terms of residential care in retirement. This led to the formation of Mutual Aid Homes (MAH) in 1949. Both MLPMA and MAH were charities with specific focus on the Methodist Church, In 2004 MLPMAA became the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust (LWPT) and Mutual Aid Homes became the Leaders of Worship and Preachers Homes. The Christian mission for LWPH essentially replicated that of MAH whilst that of LWPT was directed to broader ecumenical horizons. Both are charities and companies limited by guarantee. LWPHomes aim is to provide the best care and accommodation for those looking for active Christian residential care in retirement by offering: - an excellent quality of life; - at a price that represents good value for the high quality of care and accommodation provided; - in an atmosphere of Christian family values with daily prayers and regular celebrations of Holy Communion. LWPHomes also has 10 flats at Gainsborough House in Milborne Port, Dorset. The flats provide spacious and modern independent living for singles or couples to rent within a Christian community.