Community Action: MK

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

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      • CAPE – Community Action Platform for Energy
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      • Conniburrow – Big Local
      • Energage MK – Training Community Energy Champions
      • Health Equalities Action Group
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      • Managing My Money
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      • Netherfield – People’s Health Trust: Local Conversation
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    • College in the Community Day – Tuesday 21st February
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  • Strengthening the Sector
    • Community Action:MK & Macmillan Cancer Research Survey
    • MK Community Data Tool
    • Networks of Networks
      • Mental Health Alliance for Milton Keynes
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    • The people and voices of MK’s Voluntary Sector
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  • College in the Community Day – Tuesday 21st February

    Are you looking for volunteer power to help boost any of your upcoming projects? Then keep reading, as today’s guest blog comes from MK College,... Read More

  • Guest Blog by Poorvi Srivastava: Spotlight on Homelessness Resources

    Poorvi has been volunteering her time with us since September 2022, and she has created this guest blog to highlight resources tackling homelessness. Many thanks... Read More

  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Al’s Pals

    Al’s Pals are a local cancer support charity, who are recruiting volunteers. Read on for more about this impactful charity, and how you can support... Read More

  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Harry’s Rainbow

    Harry's Rainbow, a charity which supports bereaved children and their families in Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas, are looking for volunteers to help at their... Read More

  • Creating the Community Action: MK Five Year Plan 2023-28

    We’re currently collating feedback to inform our next Five Year Plan (2023-28), and we need the voices of the Milton Keynes’ Voluntary and Community Groups... Read More

  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: Knife Angel Volunteer Marshals

    The National Monument against Violence & Aggression (Knife Angel) is being hosted in Milton Keynes this December and January at MK Dons Stadium. Thames Valley... Read More

  • Trustees’ Week 7-11 November

    We’re in the midst of Trustees’ Week, an opportunity to highlight the vital role trustees play in  charities. This year’s theme is ‘making a difference... Read More

  • Trustees’ Week: Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre are seeking a Trustee with Legal Experience

    As part of Trustees' Week, we're highlighting trustee roles in Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre (MKCDC) is a Registered Educational Charity with a... Read More

  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: The Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes

    This week’s Volunteer Opportunity of the Week comes from The Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes: "Originally set up to help the homeless during the coldest... Read More

  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Week: British Heart Foundation Shops and Stores 

    This week’s guest blog comes from the British Heart Foundation Shops in Bletchley and Leighton Buzzard, who are looking for new volunteers to join the... Read More

Latest news and events

Christmas Period Closure

  • We will be operating with reduced staff from Monday 19th of December to Friday 6th of January and will be closed from 1pm on Friday 23rd December until the morning of Tuesday 3rd January.  We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Latest News:

  • See our latest news bulletin and sign up to our mailing list here
  • Research Opportunity via the Open University: "Do you know a child who had been through chronic pain? Find out more about a user workshop here.
  • Our latest Annual Review report 2021-22 is live! You can see it here!
  • We have updated the Network of Networks page - see it here.
  • The cost of Living Support . We are currently in the process of mapping out local interventions and bringing groups together to respond to the Cost of Living Crisis. Find out more here.
  • Refugee Response and Support - click here to see our new pages.

Quick Links:

  • MK Community Data Tool - our online tool for collecting community-led data from the VCSE groups in Milton Keynes - find out more and sign up to share your insights here.
  • Funding news: visit our dedicated funding page here to view the latest funders and donors. New funding streams are added weekly!

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

  • 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.

Contact Us

Acorn House
351 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes
MK9 3HP,
01908 661 623
info@communityactionmk.org
Mon-Thurs 08:30-4:30pm
Friday 08:30-4:00pm

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Covid-19 - Community Actio: MK 's role Community Action: MK was working with partners, groups, networks, and the local community to ensure residents across Milton Keynes, including those most vulnerable, were supported throughout the challenging pandemic time (see our Statement of Role from March 2020 here). We are continuing to provide strategic support to voluntary groups, facilitate networks and promote a volunteer response to arising challenges as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, the Refugee Crisis and the Cost of Living emergency. Explore our website to access information and support.

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