Age Concern Milton Keynes has been working with and for older people in the borough of Milton Keynes since 1978. Around 10,000 older people take advantage of our services in Milton Keynes every year and this number is constantly growing.
Age Concern Milton Keynes
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Family Support GroupThe aim of the group is to provide advice, information and support to persons and their relatives who have or suspect they have ADD/ADHD and to promote public awareness about the condition.
ADHD support Milton Keynes
Contact the Elderly
The simple idea – that makes a big difference  Contact the Elderly is a national charity founded in 1965. Our aim is to relieve loneliness amongst elderly people by creating small groups of volunteer drivers and hosts who organise outings for Sunday afternoon tea once a month at a host's home.
Contact the Elderly
Powerful Information
Supporting Practical Grassroots InitiativesPowerful Information is a local charity working to empower communities in low income countries to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice and reduce the impact of environmental degradation. We work with and through local partners to provide education and training, and we support practical grassroots initiatives that build social capital, promote social justice and raise public awareness of important social and environmental issues.
Powerful Information
Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital & Community
 Our charity has been working in Milton Keynes Hospital since 1979, when we founded the organisation as ‘The League of Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital.' We are always looking to welcome new members to become “Friends” as volunteers and committee members.
Friends of Milton Keynes Hospital
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The Voluntary Sector in Milton Keynes
 Voluntary organisations and community groups are interpreted broadly as self governing bodies of people, who have joined together voluntarily, either to take action for the benefit of the community or to engage in a personal interest or activity. The voluntary sector in Milton Keynes is made up of a rich and wide ranging diversity of groups and people.
Milton Keynes Voluntary Sector
Counselling
The City Counselling Centre enables Voluntary Organisations to offer counselling and support.
MK Counselling
Community Action
The Rural Community Council for the Milton Keynes area, providing help and support to groups in rural areas.
Bucks CommunityWillen Hospice
Willen Hospice provides specialist care for people with cancer or other life limiting illnesses.
Willen Hospice
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Volunteer Centre open door
 Here at the volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes we value volunteering in all its diversity and its importance to society. We work in close partnership with a wide variety of agencies and organisations to develop volunteering opportunities. The roles are endless and you can volunteer whether you are young or old ...
Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes
The Volunteer Centre, Milton Keynes
 The Volunteer Centre in Milton Keynes has been supporting people into volunteering for over 30 years. To find out more information about volunteering within the local community take a look at the articles below.
The Young Minds Project
 The Young Minds Project has been set up to host a network of support and activities for young people who are at risk. The project will provide mentoring, positive activities and an alternative to education. The Project aims to support any young person between 10 and 19...
The Young Minds Project
The Born Free Foundation
 Brian Eddies said: “I was delighted to have been invited to visit The Born Free Foundation's head office in Horsham. I have just started fundraising for Born Free but have many years of experience of fundraising. I hope to help raise awareness and vital funds for Born Free because they help animals worldwide. I was so thrilled to have met Born Free's Founder Virginia McKenna during my visit, Virginia is one of the most dedicated and inspirational animal advocates of our time, a truly amazing day for me and my companion guide dog ‘Duchess'. Born Free, Milton Keynes
Association of Young People with M.E. (AYME)
 The Association of Young People with ME (AYME) is a registered charity for young people with ME/CFS. They support thousands of children and young people, parents and carers. Membership of AYME is free to all young people in the UK who have ME/CFS and are aged 0-25. On joining AYME you will have access to friendship-supporting services. For more information visit www.ayme.org.uk or call the help and information line on 08451 23 23 89. AYME, Milton Keynes
MKCVO
The MK Council of Voluntary Organisations believes that voluntary activity is a vital component in the life of the community, offering individuals and groups an opportunity to participate, contribute, and control their environment.
MKCVO aims to develop and support local voluntary and community activity by offering information, services and ensuring that there is effective communication both within the sector and public or private organisations. Visit our web site Voluntary Sector Gateway MK
Milton Keynes Women & Work Group
 Milton Keynes Women & Work Group is a unique organisation established in Milton Keynes since 1978. We offer FREE Advice, Guidance, Training and Support to women who are unemployed.
Milton Keynes Women & Work
Farthing House Counselling Centre
 Farthing House is a project of Milton Keynes MIND part of the national mental health charity MIND. We are a BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) accredited organisation.
www.farthing-house.org.uk
Home-Start
 Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to helping families where there is at least one child under five. We recruit, train and supervise experienced parents who are willing to offer emotional support and practical help in a non-judgemental way as volunteers to other parents in the community. For more information, please call us on 01908 230030 or visit our website at
Home-Start Milton Keynes
Alzheimer's Society
We are a National charity founded in 1979 by Cora Phillips who, for ten years, looked after her husband who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. She realized from personal experience how alone and unsupported many carers feel. The local branch in Milton Keynes is happy to help
Milton Keynes Alzheimers
GroupSpace
The ground floor space to the right of reception in Acorn House has been transformed from being an information centre (InCCA) to a different, more flexible facility for the voluntary and community sector in Milton Keynes. There is still display space available for information about groups and their events and activities but in place of the computer pods there are now comfy chairs providing a small informal meeting space for voluntary and community groups.
GroupSpace, Milton Keynes
The National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is an independent educational charity, controlled by a board of distinguished Trustees. Its objective to work for the more efficient, innovative and safe use of energy and to increase the public awareness of energy in all its aspects.
National Energy Foundation, Milton Keynes
Camphill, Milton Keynes
Founded in 1981, Camphill Milton Keynes is a thriving intentional community, providing support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. Over fifty residents live together with volunteer staff and their families in ten separate households.
Camphill, Milton Keynes
People's Voices
Advocacy is speaking up on behalf of an advocacy partner, ensuring their thoughts, concerns and wishes are communicated. We provide advocacy support thorough volunteers and/or paid staff that supports those requiring an advocate for a range of issues...
Advocacy Services in Milton Keynes
British Red Cross
The Service provides support for families affected by Fire, Flood or Accident. The service is on standby to the Fire & Rescue Service and is based at Bletchley Fire Station. Volunteers are urgently required. Tel 01296 739308 for information
WRVS
WRVS help vulnerable people all over the UK, and especially older people. WRVS work with Milton Keynes Council to provide their Books on Wheels scheme. WRVS is one of the UK's largest charities and volunteering organisations. Through its voluntary work, WRVS aims to give older people the opportunity and choice to get more out of life.
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Milton Keynes Carers ProjectEstablished in 1992, we aim to provide free, confidential, support and information to carers of all ages in the Milton Keynes area. We are based in Central Milton Keynes, close to the City Centre shops and to public transport routes. For more information please visit The Milton Keynes Carers Website
Hula Animal RescueSanctuary for abandoned or unwanted animal Hula takes in unwanted and abandoned animals and provides temporary shelter until such time as new homes can be found.
Hula Animal Rescue
Fremantle TrustResidential Care
The Fremantle Trust is a local charity providing residential care for older people and people with learning disabilities or recovering from mental illness.
Fremantle Trust Milton Keynes
Wake up to Partnership What is it? Wake Up To Partnership is a scheme that makes available to voluntary and community groups office furniture and equipment, which has been donated by local businesses.
Wake up to Partnership
Camphill Milton Keynes CommunityA thriving community for adults with learning difficulties Founded in 1981, Camphill Milton Keynes is a thriving intentional community, providing support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties.
Camphill Milton Keynes
Bucks Association for the BlindBAB is a registered charity that supports visually impaired people within Bucks. We are looking for volunteers Bucks Association for the Blind
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