Supporting
To support the growth and development of our voluntary community and cultural sector
The Middle Eastern Cultural Group
August 2018 | Awarded: £200To fund new and up-to-date promotional materials to help the communication with existing members and attract new members; making it easier for them to reach the group.
Go to linkSt Andrews Baptist Church
August 2018 | Awarded: £1166To fund a football tournament and a barbeque for young people to enjoy in the summer holidays, for the residents of Bletchley. The events will help improve social cohesion within the community and improve mental well-being and physical health.
Go to linkArts for Health MK
August 2018 | Awarded: £1500To fund weekly arts interventions for up to 16 people per week in areas that attract a high volume of homeless people. The programmes provide an important opportunity to improve social skills and build confidence, while creating a sense of community and providing a safe environment where everyone is valued.
Go to linkPhoenix Rising:MK
August 2018 | Awarded: £1485To fund a series of workshops that aim to help groups of adults with learning disabilities and difficulties to develop their vocal communication and confidence skills. This project will help the beneficiaries improve their self-confidence and creative expression.
Go to linkGayhurst PCC
August 2018 | Awarded: £1500To fund a Remembrance Centenary exhibition for November 2018. This will provide a local focus for the remembrance ceremonies taking place nationwide in November, and will give an opportunity for the community to share information regarding the heritage to parishioners and other visitors.
York House Centre (Stony Stratford)
August 2018 | Awarded: £1500To fund community drama classes for the 4-6 age group with weekly 30 minute classes during term time. The classes provide an accessible and affordable opportunity for families in the area to enjoy professional drama tuition in a fun and relaxed environment.
Go to linkStony Stratford Lantern Project
August 2018 | Awarded: £484To fund lantern making workshops in 5 local schools, as well as weekend public workshops at York House Centre. The project will culminate in the annual lantern procession through the streets of Stony Stratford as part of the Christmas Lights Switch-On Fun Day.
Go to linkWoughton Heritage
August 2018 | Awarded: £1136To fund a free exhibition as part of National Heritage Open days in St. Mary’s Church, Woughton, focusing on the impact of WWI on the village of Woughton on the Green. The exhibition allows the community to come together and socialise while learning about the heritage of the town.
Milton Keynes Arts Centre
August 2018 | Awarded: £1531To fund MK Arts Centre Heritage Open Day, which will provide an educational and entertaining day for the local community to take part in free craft drop-in sessions and activities including foraging walks, ceramics workshops and family painting sessions, suitable for all abilities.
Go to linkNAS - Milton Keynes branch
August 2018 | Awarded: £1500To fund two exclusive family events for those with autism. The events will include train rides, workshops, soft play and music therapy sessions. The events help to eliminate isolation and offer a chance for the families to have fun in a relaxed environment.
Go to link1st Oxley Park Guides
July 2018 | Awarded: £1,000To fund a subsidised cost for the Guide group to visit an ‘extreme’ winter camp, which will allow them the opportunity to gain important survival skills, which will allow them access to more advanced training so they can obtain further skills for future programmes, such as D of E.
Old Bath House and Community Centre
July 2018 | Awarded: £200To fund some parts of the running costs for the Old Bath House’s ‘Surplus Supper’ events that are held in partnership with a large amount of other Milton Keynes based organisations, chefs and community projects. The aim of the event is to get people more involved in the surplus ...
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To inspire giving to our communities through philanthropy and other social action
Leading
To take a lead in connecting and growing sustainable communities
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