MK Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Homeless Support Fund, in partnership with MyMiltonKeynes. The fund, supported by an initial donation of £12,500 from MyMiltonKeynes and matched by the Community Foundation, aims to provide vital assistance to rough sleepers and the homeless community in Milton Keynes.
The MyMiltonKeynes Homeless Support Fund is dedicated to supporting projects that address the needs of homeless individuals, with a particular focus on those based in the city centre. The fund will support a wide range of initiatives, including access to housing, education programmes, skills development, addiction rehabilitation, and other efforts to promote independent, sustainable living.
Jake Geelan, Philanthropy Manager at MK Community Foundation, said,
“We are incredibly grateful to MyMiltonKeynes for their significant and generous support. The Homeless Support Fund will provide grant funding to charities and groups supporting homeless individuals in the city for many years to come. We are so pleased to be working in partnership with MyMiltonKeynes on this initiative.”
MyMiltonKeynes is a Business Improvement District – or BID – providing a way for local businesses to work together to tackle issues that affect their trading environment. As a business-funded organisation and custodian of the area, MyMiltonKeynes’ purpose is to work with businesses to make Milton Keynes city centre a vibrant, exciting and successful place to have a business, and an attractive, clean, safe enjoyable destination for everyone.
In addition to the fund, MyMiltonKeynes will be implementing ‘tap to donate’ points throughout the city. The contributions from these points will be directed to MK Community Foundation, supporting the overall Homeless Support Fund. Tap to donate points can be found at Milton Keynes Central Station, Centre:MK, Xscape and many other places across Milton Keynes. This initiative allows the community to engage directly and support these essential programmes.
Charlotte Pearson, Marketing Director at MyMiltonKeynes, said:
“We are incredibly proud to partner with MK Community Foundation on the Homeless Support Fund. This partnership aims to provide not only immediate relief but also sustainable but crucial long-term support through housing, education and skills development initiatives. By implementing tap to donate points throughout Milton Keynes city centre, we are making it easier for the community to get involved and support these critical efforts. Together, we can create a brighter future for those in need.”
MK Community Foundation is a grant-giving charity sending funding where it is needed most in Milton Keynes. It is dedicated to supporting local community initiatives through strategic funding, grants, and partnerships. In the past year, MK Community Foundation has distributed over £1.8m in grant funding and rent subsidies to local voluntary, community and cultural organisations.
Community groups and charities based in Milton Keynes, working on projects to combat homelessness, may be eligible for a grant to support their efforts, while businesses can find out more about how to make the most of their charitable giving in Milton Keynes, and make a real difference to local lives.
Contact the MK Community Foundation team at info@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk or visit www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/
Find out more about MyMiltonKeynes BID at www.mymiltonkeynes.co.uk/
