An impressive £30,000 has been raised by the Tap to Donate machines located across the city centre, money which will support people facing homelessness and vulnerability in the area.
Delivered by MyMiltonKeynes BID as part of the Real Change Not Loose Change campaign, the initiative offers a secure way for residents, workers and visitors to give.
Each £3 contactless donation is paid into a dedicated fund managed by the Milton Keynes Community Foundation, ensuring contributions go directly to trusted local projects.
Since launching in 2019, the machines have helped fund a wide range of frontline services, including emergency shelter, welfare advice and long-term pathways out of homelessness for people across Milton Keynes city centre.
“We know how difficult it can be to walk past someone asking for money without feeling that pull on your heart,” said Jill Farnsworth, CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, "Real Change Not Loose Change is about giving people a way to turn that compassion into something that definitely helps.
“Tap to Donate ensures generosity goes directly to local services that can offer practical support, safety and longer-term solutions for those who need it.”
Through the MyMiltonKeynes Homeless Support Fund, MKCF has recently awarded funding to Girls Flow Free, to help deliver their period poverty project in Milton Keynes.
The grant supported women and girls living in deprived areas and those experiencing rough sleeping, providing access to free menstrual and hygiene products.
The Tap to Donate machines are located at key, high-footfall locations across Milton Keynes city centre and have recently been refreshed with a bold new look to help them stand out and encourage continued giving.
