What is Vital Signs?
Vital Signs MK is an annual report published by Milton Keynes Community Foundation. The report pulls on published data; both local and national, coupled with insights from the local voluntary sector.
The aim of both the quantitative and qualitative data is to illustrate the real lived experience of the citizens of Milton Keynes.
By comparing 2020 findings with current data, this report highlights how local diverse communities, economies, and support networks have had to adapt to a rapidly shifting environment since the pandemic began.
While each area within the report focuses on distinct themes, the themes are deeply intersectional. We encourage, therefore, viewing the findings as a whole to better understand the full experience of life in Milton Keynes.
We hope that the findings presented in the report will act as a conversation starter for our community to work together to improve the lives of all residents and create a fairer, more inclusive community in Milton Keynes.
Join the conversation
We’re always looking for ways to improve and develop our Vital Signs report, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on the 2025 edition.
Help Shape Vital Signs MK (2026)
This snapshot of Milton Keynes provides initial data on some of the issues facing our community. Please let us know if you would like to participate in future Vital Signs MK research.
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Vital Signs focuses on 12 major themes and combines published data with observations from local community organisations to shed light on the lived experience in Milton Keynes.
The themes are aligned with the goals of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development blueprint.
This is a call for countries to take actions to help reduce global poverty, reduce inequality, and at the same time tackle climate change.
There is thus a close alignment between these goals and those themes reported on in Vital Signs.
Our Value Statements
F-A-I-R
- Fairness: We seek detailed understanding to make the right decisions
- Assistance: We share our expertise and referrals for those who need advice
- Inspiration: We communicate our unique proposition passionately and with hope
- Reliability: We deliver what we say, when we say
Our Strategic Goal is to build a resilient, creative, inclusive and philanthropic community.
Vital Signs MK reports from previous years: