MK Community Foundation

Milton Keynes Community Foundation is a local independent grant-making charity, sending funding where it is needed most in Milton Keynes. By guiding businesses, philanthropists and charities to the right giving and grants, we're on a mission for a fairer community.

Our Value Statements

F-A-I-R

Fairness We seek detailed understanding to make the right decisions
Assistance We share our expertise and referrals for those who need advice
Inspiration We communicate our unique proposition passionately and with hope
Reliability We deliver what we say, when we say

Our Strategic Goal is to build a resilient, creative, inclusive and philanthropic community.

With our donors help we transform lives and strengthen communities across Milton Keynes

We support local people who are working to make a real difference to vulnerable, isolated and disadvantaged people in MK.
We provide a range of grant programmes to support both small grassroots groups right through to larger organisation working in the voluntary, community and cultural sector across MK.
We make it easier for local people to support the whole community, giving money as individuals, families and businesses.
We make it easy for charities and Community Groups to apply for funding and support from us.

In 2020-21 we provided over £2.9 million in grants and rent subsidies to local charities and groups

We are proud to provide support that helps make Milton Keynes a better place to live and work in for thousands of people.

Our supporters’ generosity helps us meet the immediate needs of MK as well as building up an endowment to help people for many years to come. See the grants that we have awarded.

Find out how you can support us, or how we can support you at https://mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/

Local News

Milton Keynes charity invites multi-faith communities to talk openly about death, dying and grief
Willen Hospice, in partnership with Gamiel Yafai, author & award-winning diversity & inclusion strategist, invites the community to an open roundtable discussion event focused on "The Way We Talk About Dying Matters."
Milton Keynes theme park hailed a great place to work as it celebrates its 25th birthday
Two long-serving employees at Gulliver’s Land have praised the theme park’s strong teamwork ethic as it marks its 25th birthday.
Man sentenced for child sex offences in Milton Keynes
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police a man has been sentenced to over 8 years after being convicted of child sex offences.
Milton Keynes Breakers trio win National Awards
Jordan Spencer, Chris Tawiah and Buai Luak have all been recognised in the Basketball England end of Season Awards for NBL Division 2 South. The awards are voted by the coaches of opposing teams in the league.
Aqua Parcs Milton Keynes launches £3,000 schools competition
Aqua Parcs, Willen Lake, which opens on Saturday 4 May, is thrilled to announce the launch of an innovative schools competition that is set to ignite the imaginations of young minds across the region.
More than 32,000 new homes needed in Milton Keynes by 2040
Milton Keynes needs to build more than 32,700 new homes in less than two decades to meet the needs of the city’s 2040 population.
New FREE event launching to offer top tips for Milton Keynes business growth
The first ever BusinessFest, a new annual FREE event to offer top tips to help companies grow and be successful, will be launched next week across the South East Midlands.
Milton Keynes charity welcomes The Countess Howe, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire
This week, The Countess Howe, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire visited SIEVEMK Gateway to learn more about the educational support the charity provides to young people across MK.
Milton Keynes passengers travelling to and from London Euston urged to ‘check before you travel' this Early May Bank Holiday
London Euston station will be closed to all but London Overground services on Sunday 5 May for essential railway improvements over the Early May Bank Holiday.
FREE baby event in Milton Keynes next month raising money for charity
The Toddle About Baby Show is taking place at The Ridgeway Centre in Wolverton, Milton Keynes on Saturday 11th May 2024, in support of local charity Emily’s Star.
Milton Keynes market town to host first wedding fair this weekend
Olney Town Council are hosting their first Wedding Fair at The Olney Centre this Sunday 28th April 11am-5pm.
Run the London Marathon for Milton Keynes charity
Willen Hospice are encouraging local people to apply for a charity place to run in the London Marathon 2025.