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Annual General Meeting 2022
We are busy organising our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be taking place on Thursday 20th October at MK Christian Centre in Oldbrook. This will be our fist in person AGM since the pandemic and we would love to be joined by many of the local groups and organisations in Milton Keynes to share updates and network.
We also have the opportunity for a few groups to have stalls at the event - as a great chance to showcase your work, services and opportunities. If your group/ organisation is interested in having a stall, please contact us at info@communityactionmk.org. The numbers of stalls are limited and will be offered on the first come-first serve basis, so do get in touch as soon as possible!
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Macmillan Faith Group Research- Final Call
This is the last chance to take part in this part of the research on accessibility to healthcare and cancer support for members of Faith Groups.
Do not miss the occasion to give your input on this vital research.
Click here to complete the questionnaire or get in contact if you would like to take in a focus group session by emailing info@communityactionmk.org.
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Community Action: MK Drop-In
This Thursday morning at Whitehouse Surgery we’ll be joined by Milton Keynes Talking Therapies (IAPT), a primary care mental health service based in Milton Keynes.
They offer talking-based interventions for symptoms of common mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and stress. Their treatment offers include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on a 1:1, group led or online basis to support you with your mental health.
Come and find out more about the support they offer and local volunteering opportunities. No need to book.
Thursday 29 September 10-12pm. 📍MK8 1EQ.
We are also offering the opportunity for groups to join us and promote their work. Please email info@communityactionmk.org for more information or sign up to a session here!
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Voices of Women
Voices of Women are holding two unmissable events this October. Read all about it here.
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Survey| MK HealthWatch
MK Healthwatch are working with the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Partnership to gather experiences of health services from those who are disadvantaged/ vulnerable. In particular, they’d like to hear from anyone with: lived experience of homelessness - a disability or long term condition(s) - Who feels that they've been treated differently because of your ethnicity, culture, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Extension | The Queen's Green Canopy
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of our Patron, His Majesty The King, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.
Click here for more information including details on how to plan, plant and protect your plant!. |
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New Funding | Baobab Foundation
The Baobab Foundation have recently launched a new £3 million fund to support groups and individuals who are resisting racial injustice.
Click here for more information.
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Funding | The Linnean Society
"Our Local Nature" Grants are available to fund innovative projects, designed and led by young people in the UK, empowering young people to lead on projects involving nature and natural spaces. Click here for more information.
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Toolkit | The Health Foundation
This toolkit is for charities who want to talk about ways that poor housing, low and insecure income, discrimination and poor nutrition lead to high stress, poor health and cause early death. It recommends that for every negative we mention, we give two positive solutions, helping people see that we can solve this issue. Read more here.
Impact Forecast | Charity Excellence Framework
Click here to read: Sector Resilience Framework 2019 - 2023: Cost of Living Impact Assessment and Forecast
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Fundraising | Henry Allen Trust
At the weekend fundraisers for Henry Allen Trust completed the 55 mile bike trip from Brighton to London! You can still show your support through their fundraising page here.
News | SAFE CIC
Click here to sign up to the newsletter from SAFE and stay up to date with the latest information about safeguarding.
Support & Events | Get Grants
Click here to see support and events taking place throughout October as Get Grants celebrate their 10th Year Anniversary.
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People and voices of MK's voluntary and community sector
We’ve been speaking with groups and organisations from across MK and it’s been great to hear about the work they are doing and what they’re getting up to. We hope this can be a whistle stop tour of some of the amazing work ongoing,
If you would like to record a video about the work you are doing, your impact and how willing volunteers can get involved, send it to us at info@communityactionmk.org and we can upload it to our page here and onto our Youtube channel for the communities in Milton Keynes to learn about your work and what you are doing to help them! |
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Click the button below to view our dedicated events page on our website, where you will find both local and national events listed for your interest! (updated weekly)
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Transition Town MK
Transition Town Mk Social: Sustainable Lifestyle Solutions we Can All Do.
When: 5th October 2022, 19:00
Where: Aiimi 100 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes MK9 1FH
Click here to register.
Festival | Community Impact Bucks
Community Impact Bucks are holding a virtual fundraising festival in October to help charities boost their income to meet rising costs.
When: 4th-13th October 2022.
Click here for more information.
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City of Codes and Light Festival
When: 4-8th October 2022
Where: Bletchley Park, Church of Christ the Cornerstone & MK Station Square
Read all about it here.
Volunteer Open Day | MK Museum
Join an MK Museum Volunteer Open Day for a chance to learn more about the Museum and its story from Museum Director, Bill Griffiths.
To RSVP, please email volunteer@mkmuseum.org.uk
When: 4th and 9th October 2022
Click here for more information.
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New Life Church Milton Keynes
This week's Volunteering Opportunity of the Week comes from the New Life Church Milton Keynes. They're looking for volunteers to help support their Wednesday morning Speaking English Classes, read more in our latest blog.
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'Volunteer MK' Facebook Group | Community Action: MK
We've launched a new Facebook Group, 'Volunteer MK'. This is a community for those who are looking for volunteer roles in Milton Keynes and the charities, organisations and community groups who would like to share their voluntary roles! Click here for more information.
Trustees | Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureau Milton Keynes are looking for new trustees. Click here to find out more and how to get involved!
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Ukraine War & Refugee Response
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Supporting the Crisis in Ukraine | Supporting Refugees in Milton Keynes
We are continuing to support the local VCSE groups and organisations in Milton Keynes who are involved in assisting those arriving in the region from Ukraine. If you would like to be involved in the Coordinated Response, please email support@communityactionmk.org.
We have recently launched a page on our website dedicated to resources and information for people arriving from Ukraine and the hosts and organisations providing support. To view the information please click here to visit our website. If you would like information or support in relation to the war in Ukraine and supporting people in Milton Keynes, please email support@communityactionmk.org.
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Inflation Measures | Office for National Statistics
Click here to read: Rising to the Challenga: How the ONS is developing inflation measures for the nations and regions.
The Living Wage Foundation
Both our UK and London #LivingWage rates have risen: £10.90 (UK) £11.95 (London) meaning pay-rise for hundreds of thousands of workers. With the cost of living crisis, it's more important than ever. Find out more here.
Free Handyperson Pilot | Age Uk
Age UK are running a handyperson pilot scheme to assist vulnerable council tenants. Each tenant can request up to 3 visits free of charge for small DIY jobs which they cannot do themselves. For more information please contact Age UK:
Telephone: 01908 557877
Email: mkc.handyperson@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk
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Help for Households | Milton Keynes Council
Available help for households. Read all about it here.
Counselling 11-19yrs | Kooth
Kooth offers free, safe & anonymous text based counselling for 11-19 yr olds. All they need to do is sign up and create a Kooth account to have full access to the Kooth team and all the tools and resources on the site. You can directly access the Kooth promotional hub and download relevant materials or Kooth can also send out printed promotional materials to you. Click here to find out more.
Scam Awareness | Action Fraud
Be on the lookout for energy scams impersonating Ofgem. Scammers have been asking people to apply for their energy bill rebate. The rebate will be received automatically and not need to be applied for. Click here to read more.
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Mental Health Alliance for Milton Keynes.
We are are facilitating this network and are always keen for more groups/ organisations to join. Find out more here.
Voices of Women in Milton Keynes.
Subscribe to their newsletter.
Third Sector and Charities Act Implementation Plan | Charity Finance Group
Follow this link to the Charity Finance Group website for information on the Charities Act Implementation Plan.
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Vacancy | Berks & Bucks Football Association
Community Engagement Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
Location: Abingdon, OX14 1SG
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week
Click here to find out more including a full role description.
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Do you have a voluntary and community sector job role that needs advertising? Then let us know and we can promote it for free right on our website, or right here in our newsletter! Just email your information and job description to info@communityactionmk.org!
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