A new agreement has been created for Milton Keynes to strengthen partnership working between the public sector and the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, called the Civil Society Covenant. The Milton Keynes Covenant sets out a shared commitment to work together more effectively to support residents and address some of the long-term challenges facingContinueContinue reading “New Milton Keynes Agreement strengthens partnership between public sector and voluntary organisations”
Author Archives: Kelly Johnson
Raising our Voices: The Power of Welcome – How Culture Creates Safe Space
Stories have the power to bring us together. In this guest blog series, we share real experiences of people and community groups across Milton Keynes – celebrating diversity, highlighting resilience, and showing how everyone can make our City stronger and more welcoming. This is a guest blog by Andy Gilbert from the One World Club, exploring how performanceContinueContinue reading “Raising our Voices: The Power of Welcome – How Culture Creates Safe Space”
White Ribbon and Orange the World Exhibition and Vigil
Last week on Tuesday 25th November, Community Action: MK and VOWMK, alongside some other powerful and passionate organisation in Milton Keynes marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, raising awareness and leading the 16 days of activism campaign. You can find out more about what went on and into theContinueContinue reading “White Ribbon and Orange the World Exhibition and Vigil”
Jingle & Mingle Festive Networking Event!
A Festive Celebration of Sustainable Living in Milton Keynes! This festive season, Community Action: MK is delighted to host our annual Jingle & Mingle Festive Networking Event – a relaxed and informal community event celebrating sustainability, local action, and connection across Milton Keynes. 📅Date: Thursday 4th December📍Location: The Old Bath House & Community Centre, Wolverton,ContinueContinue reading “Jingle & Mingle Festive Networking Event!”
Upcoming events & training for voluntary and community groups in Milton Keynes
Read our latest blog post to find out what free learning opportunities we are providing for the groups and organisations across Milton Keynes. We’ve put together some fantastic sessions for your group to grow and be better equipped to serve your communities! Read on to find out more… Over the coming months and into nextContinueContinue reading “Upcoming events & training for voluntary and community groups in Milton Keynes”
Our AGM 2025
On the 2nd October we were thrilled to host our 2025 Annual General Meeting. And as usual, our biggest calendar event of the year did not disappoint! Read on to find out how it went… We really wanted our AGM this year to be about getting the message out about what we do as theContinueContinue reading “Our AGM 2025”
What If Theatre
Do you have a passion for theatre, but find that it’s just too expensive? Affordability is a huge barrier for a lot of us, especially when it comes to the arts. So when it comes to the luxury of a show, gig or art installation, we tend to stick with the tried and tested safeContinueContinue reading “What If Theatre”
FREE CRUISE ON THE GRAND UNION CANAL
Are you a charity looking for activities for your clients, to reward your volunteers or to arrange ‘away days’ for your leaders? BMK Waterway Offer We offer a free cruise on Electra (The Electric Community Boat) on the Grand Union Canal through the heart of Milton Keynes for up to 12 people including refreshments, onContinueContinue reading “FREE CRUISE ON THE GRAND UNION CANAL”
We Want to Hear from You: Help Us Improve How We Connect with Milton Keynes
At Community Action: MK, we feel we work hard to support the voluntary sector and communities across Milton Keynes. But every now and then, it is important to stop and check: how well are we doing at keeping in touch? How do people really see us? And how can we do better? That’s why we’reContinueContinue reading “We Want to Hear from You: Help Us Improve How We Connect with Milton Keynes”
Race & Anti-Racism Workshops
Empowering Change in your Communities Workshop Series. Led by local EDI consultant Hannah Olarewaju join us this June for an empowering session around race and anti-racism. Read on to find out more and to book your space! Join us for an impactful training session led by local EDI Specialist, Hannah Olarewaju. Designed for individuals workingContinueContinue reading “Race & Anti-Racism Workshops”