MK Community Foundation

Milton Keynes Community Foundation is a local independent grant-making charity. We believe that a diverse, vibrant, well supported voluntary, community and cultural sector is the key to any thriving community.

With our donors help we transform lives and strengthen communities across Milton Keynes. In 2017-18 we provided over £1.9 million in grants to local charities and groups. See the grants that we have awarded.

Our Mission is to connect people with resources, skills and ideas to enrich lives and create positive growth for Milton Keynes. We achieve our mission through:

Supporting

We support the growth and development of our voluntary community and cultural sector

Inspiring

We seek to inspire giving through philanthropy and other social action

Leading

We take a lead in connecting and growing sustainable communities

Grants

We welcome grant applications for projects that address community priorities in MK (see our vital signs report). Our grants and programmes provide several ways to help with funding your community group or project. We want to support you to grow and make Milton Keynes a great place to live.

Conference facilities

Searching for centrally located, high quality, affordable meeting rooms or office space in Milton Keynes? Look no further.

Donations

We work hard to ensure your donations change people's lives for the better. Your gift to MK Community Foundation will support local people and groups. Every donation, no matter how large or small, will help us to connect, grow and make a difference in your community.

Local News

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Plan to build on Milton Keynes Santander’s car park recommended for approval
A plan to build offices, shops, and buildings for community and leisure use on two car parks in Central Milton Keynes has been recommended for approval despite the temporary loss of 580 spaces.
MK Dons reveal new kit for 19/20 season
MK Dons have today, 26/6, revealed their kits for next season.
"Cold Blooded Execution" leads to life sentences
Stephen Boorman, James Brabbs and Jibreel Raheem have been sentenced at the Old Bailey
National Charity Walk for Peace 2019 to raise money for local charities
Senior officials from MK Dons and their supported charity MK Dons SET will join community leaders, MP’s and Councillors on Sunday 30th June 2019 to Walk for Peace and collect much needed funds for the local community and beyond.
Men convicted of murder at Woodhill Prison in Milton Keynes
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, three men have been convicted of murder.
Extended 48 hour thunderstorm weather warning issued for Milton Keynes
An extended thunderstorm weather warning has been issued for 48 hours in Milton Keynes starting from midnight tonight.
Minute’s applause to celebrate life of former Milton Keynes councillor
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