Community

thecentre:mk is at the forefront of community projects and prides itself on its community engagement. From supporting the MK Dons with sponsorship to getting involved in city clean-ups, initiating apprenticeship schemes and raising money for charity.

Local Community Initiatives

thecentre:mk supports the Milton Keynes Council and other local businesses in regular Spring Cleans. This ongoing initiative is aimed at upgrading the city centre and instilling pride in the area.

Staff at Countec EBP, the Education Business Partnership for Milton Keynes, celebrated new kitchen facilities courtesy of thecentre:mk.

thecentre:mk Superheroes took part in a series of Dragon Boat races and a rally to Timbuktu in order to raise money for local charities throughout 2008. The Timbuktu rally riased over £14,000 for MK Young Carers with the money going towards providing the holiday of a lifetime to 10 local young carers.

Community Zone/Desk

Hundreds of local charities have used our 'Community Zone' to raise awareness for their cause, in thecentre:mk. Book the Community Zone

See the list of charities supported through the Community Zone

Flag Days

As part of our commitment to support the community, we provide registered charities with the opportunity to collect money within the arcades of thecentre:mk and The Food Centre.

Book a flag day

Schools Showcases

As part of our ongoing initiative to be involved in the local community, thecentre:mk is proud to offer schools the unique opportunity to display their students' artwork within the shopping centre.Book a school showcase

The Wishing Pool

The Wishing Pool is a central feature to the annual Christmas Show in Middleton Hall and is used by thecentre:mk to raise money for local charity organisations and community groups. Since 1985 over £342,000 has been raised and distributed throughout projects that benefit the local community. Some of the groups that have been beneficiaries over previous years include GEMK, Age Concern Milton Keynes, MK Reader Service, MK Wildlife Trust, MK Community Cardiac Group, Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Calvert Trust, St Tiggywinkles and in 2008 - MK SNAP

How to apply on behalf of your organisation If you want to your organisation to be the beneficiary of the Wishing Pool please write to Jackie Tracey at thecentre:mk, 24 Silbury Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3ES stating which organisation your are representing and also what the money will be spent on.