Business Membership
Supporting Communities Where Your Employees Live and Work
MK Community Foundation is a place-based funder.
We know the city inside out, helping individuals and businesses support grassroot groups through to larger charities.
With unrivalled knowledge, we ensure funding is fairly distributed to charities and community groups across Milton Keynes, helping your generosity make the biggest impact in the place you and your employees live and work.
Why Become a Business Member?
Business's want to give back and make a difference in their local community, but many feel unsure where to start.
Our Business Membership can help you to have the biggest impact in supporting the communities and charities where you and your employees work.
Through our extensive knowledge of Milton Keynes, you can give with confidence through a trusted partner.
Michelle Theuma, Managing Director of Concept Onyx Recruitment, shares why they chose to join us as a business member to start supporting the local community.
Business Membership Benefits
Brand Promotion
Be more visible, with your logo featured on our website and highlighted in our newsletters.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded businesses and expand your network at exclusive events.
Certificate Presentation
Celebrate your business's commitment with an official certificate from us to display in your office.
Giving Back Through Your Business Membership
As well as the benefits you receive by giving through MK Community Foundation, your membership demonstrates your business's commitment to supporting your local community.
You'll become part of a community of passionate, like-minded businesses that are dedicated to making a positive impact across Milton Keynes.
Your company may be able to claim tax relief on Charitable donations. Business Membership at the MK Community Foundation is classed as a voluntary donation and therefore may be eligible for tax relief. (For details about the effect of a donation on your corporation tax, talk to your company’s tax advisor or refer to the Inland Revenue's website).
Join an ever-growing network of like-minded, community focused businesses in the city who share a passion for Milton Keynes.
Where Does Your Business Membership Go?
Our annual Vital Signs MK report is used by key influencers across Milton Keynes, and is used to ensure your support is delivered to where it’s truly needed.
We'll direct your membership to support the causes closest to you and your employees' hearts.
Select the area that resonates with your business's values from the three options provided below:
Next Generation
"26% of secondary school pupils in MK missed 10% of school sessions in 2023" *
By choosing Next Generation, your membership will directly support projects aimed at helping young people to catch up with their education, despite the disruptions from multiple lockdowns.
Supporting Accessible Periods Through a Cost of Living Crisis
Cost of Living Grant - Girl Pack
Girl Pack, a volunteer-led charity, experienced rapid growth in the last 18 months in response to the increased demand for their 'Accessible Periods for All' initiative.
The organisation focuses on providing period care to girls and other menstruators in Milton Keynes, ensuring accessibility and support.
Recently, we awarded Girl Pack with a £10,000 Cost of Living grant to help sustain and expand its vital services.
"We were in a really tight spot..."
"...Trying to support over 100 partners and their communities with very little coming in to replace what was going out. We were told about the cost-of-living fund by MK Food Bank, so we applied.”
The grant will provide stability during the winter months, allowing Girl Pack to purchase necessary items for their projects while seeking additional funding for the upcoming year.
“This grant means that we will be able to take on new partners, in new areas of Milton Keynes as yet unserved by our projects as well as support our existing partners.”
Jenny from Girl Pack
We'd Love to Hear From You
To learn more about donating through MK Community Foundation or to schedule a discussion about your ideas or circumstances, please get in touch with our Philanthropy Team on 01908 690276, or by using the contact form below.
Sarah Sibley
Philanthropy Manager
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Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch with our team.