Community Action: MK

Supporting the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector of Milton Keynes

  • About Us
    • Annual Reviews & Policies
    • Who are we
    • Past Projects
      • CAPE – Community Action Platform for Energy
      • Collaborative Action Groups
      • Conniburrow – Big Local
      • Energage MK – Training Community Energy Champions
      • Health Equalities Action Group
      • Lakes Estate & Newton Leys
      • Managing My Money
      • MK Community Energy Alliance
      • MK Futures 2050
      • MK:Smart
      • Netherfield – People’s Health Trust: Local Conversation
      • Our MK
      • Plan:MK
      • State of the Sector Survey
    • Work for us
  • News
    • Blog
    • Community Action: MK AGM 2023
    • Cost of Living Support
    • Creating the Community Action: MK Five Year Plan 2023-28
    • Events
      • Community Action: MK AGM 2023
    • Jobs in the Voluntary Sector
    • Refugee Response & Resources
  • Strengthening Communities
    • Community Action:MK & Macmillan Cancer Research Survey
    • Climate Change
      • MK Climate Action Network
    • Covid-19 resources for communities
    • New Communities and Growth
    • Refugee Response & Resources
      • MK Refugee Support Network
    • Signposting
      • Cost of Living Crisis
      • Supporting Afghanistan
      • Supporting Ukraine
  • Strengthening Groups
    • Funding
    • Good Governance
    • Information Sheets
    • Covid-19 Resources for Groups
  • Strengthening the Sector
    • Mental Health Alliance for Milton Keynes
    • MK Community Data Tool
    • Networks of Networks
      • MK Climate Action Network
      • MK Climate Network Event – 14th October
      • MK Refugee Support Network
        • Refugee Community Event – 28 June 23!
      • Mental Health Alliance for Milton Keynes
    • Social and Racial Justice
    • The people and voices of MK’s Voluntary Sector
  • Volunteering
    • Advertise your volunteering roles (for Groups & Organisations)
    • Employee Volunteering
    • Recruiting Trustee Roles
    • Search volunteering roles (for Individuals)
    • Youth Volunteering and Duke of Edinburgh

  • Guest Blog – Alzheimer’s Society

    We've asked Milton Keynes Alzheimer's Society this World Alzheimer's Day (21st September 2023) to write a guest blog to let us know how they can... Read More

  • Volunteering with Caudwell Youth

    Who are Caudwell Youth? Caudwell Youth work with at-risk 11–24-year-olds delivering person centred support based on their individual needs. Most young people they see have... Read More

  • MK Climate Action Network Event – 14th October

    Topic: MK Climate Action Network: Networking and Vision Planning Event Date: Saturday 14th October: 2.30-5.30pm (doors 2.15pm) Venue: The Summerlin Centre, Woburn Sands Cost: we are asking for... Read More

  • Tackling inequality in Milton Keynes: the Denny Review

    Community data led research A new report led by the insights from the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Milton Keynes and underpinned... Read More

  • Support Us on Givto

    We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be featuring on Givto in September 2023! Givto is a new way to donate to charity that allows users... Read More

  • The NSPCC is seeking new volunteers in Milton Keynes to help keep children safe

    Today's guest blog comes from the NSPCC, read on for how you can help protect MK school children:Volunteer support is needed for the charity’s Speak... Read More

  • Community Action: MK AGM 2023

    We would be delighted to welcome you to join us at our 2023 AGM.  When: Thursday 19th October 2023 |  930am - 12pm Where: The... Read More

  • We are recruiting for Trustees!

    Like most charities, Community Action: MK  is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Trustees all live in, near to, or have strong links with... Read More

  • Guest Blog: Set Her Free! Support the campaign against the detention of refugee women in the UK

    ‘Detention is dehumanising; it crushes our hearts and our dignity’ SET HER FREE campaign has been shared with us as by members of MK Fawcett... Read More

  • Willen Hospice are in search of a new trustee

    Are you looking for an opportunity to support an MK-based charity? Willen Hospice, a charity which provides specialist end of life care to adult patients and... Read More

Latest News & Events

  • View our news page, where you can find updates about what's happening in our organisation, the latest blogs, jobs and events from the VCSE sector!

Opportunities:

  • Are you passionate about the Voluntary and Community Sector of Milton Keynes? Do you want a volunteer role that makes a difference? Then why not join our Board of Trustees? We are recruiting for trustees! Find out more about the roles here!

  • New Climate Action network for VCSE Groups - find out more here.

  • New Refugee Support Network for VCSE Groups - find out more here.

Volunteering

  • Volunteering: Sign up our Do-it volunteering platform here.
  • Search volunteering opportunities using our new interactive map here.
  • Join our Facebook Group for all things volunteering in MK: facebook.com/groups/volunteermk

Quick Links

  • Funding: visit our dedicated funding page here to view the latest funders and donors. New funding streams are added weekly!

  • Need Support for your group? Visit the Strengthening Groups section of our website to find out how we can help you with a range of queries, including around funding, governance and volunteer recruitment. You can also access our Information Sheets here.

  • Have Insights to share? MK Community Data Tool - our online tool for collecting community-led data gathered by the VCSE groups in Milton Keynes - find out more and sign up to share your insights here.

Contact Us

  • Acorn House
  • 351 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes
  • MK9 3HP
  • 01908 661 623
  • info@communityactionmk.org
  • Mon-Thurs 08:30am-4:30pm
  • Friday 08:30am-4:00pm
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Photo showing people gathered by the World Refugee Day Pillar at MK Rose in Campbell Park on the 20th June 2023
Photo showing people gathered by the World Refugee Day Pillar at MK Rose in Campbell Park on the 20th June 2023
Photo showing people gathered by the World Refugee Day Pillar at MK Rose in Campbell Park on the 20th June 2023
Photo showing people gathered by the World Refugee Day Pillar at MK Rose in Campbell Park on the 20th June 2023

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