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MK ACT is a charity in Milton Keynes which works with over 100 families’ every day to help them move on from fear and abuse. We have been providing safe emergency accommodation in Milton Keynes for people and their children escaping domestic violence for over 45 years.
Domestic abuse occurs across society, regardless of age, gender, race, sexuality, wealth, and geography. MK Act offers help to anyone aged 16 years and up within Milton Keynes.
MK ACT has been helping people escape domestic violence for over 45 years. Whatever you’re going through we can help.
Whether it’s donating time, money, goods or services; we at MK ACT need your support to keep doing the great work we do.
We’re available to help over the phone, via webchat or by email. Calls are low cost and in confidence, get in touch for support or to discuss your options.
Have a brilliant day and thank you from all of us at MK Act.
Your fundraising helps us to provide domestic abuse support services to those who need them.
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🟢We are finalists🟢
💚Thank you so so much for nominating us for the Outstanding Local Charity category at @mk_inspiration_awards 2024!💚
To make it all the way we need your vote one last time...
🌟 https://mkinspirationawards.co.uk/charities/
🌟 Link In Bio
You`ll find us right at the top of the page.
Thank you and we`ll see you at the award ceremony!
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The Last Resort Fund helps us save lives and get help to people quickly.
Funds raised are used to buy essentials such as these:
• £5 buys a panic alarm
• £10 buys someone who is suffering from domestic violence a new sim card so they can keep themselves safe and call for help. Some of the people we work with have never had access to their own phone before.
• £15 pays for a family to flee their home where they are experiencing domestic violence and takes them to the refuge.
• £25 buys emergency food for a family fleeing domestic abuse.
• £100 supports personal development / education opportunities.
• £200 goes towards Play Therapy to help children affected by domestic abuse.
To give a gift today online, please visit our Local Giving Page: https://localgiving.org/charity/mk-act/project/LastResortFund/ (link in bio)
For more information on fundraising, please email [email protected]
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Huge thank you to the incredibly supportive team at @mk_soroptimist for providing kitchen cupboard essentials to the Milton Keynes refuge.
Items like these can be stored at the refuge until the time they are needed by new residents arriving into the safe accomodation.
If you would like to arrange a collection, please email [email protected]
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From 5pm tonight we will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend.
We reopen on Tuesday at 9am.
If you need help over the long weekend please call the National Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
In an emergency call 999.
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💚We`re celebrating #LoveMKDay in our home city of Milton Keynes.
The theme is all about the top 10 reasons why people love MK.
For us it`s simple... the people!
Today we`re celebrating the local individuals and businesses who fundraise to support us, the volunteers and trustees who give up their time to help, those who donate funds and items, the agencies around us who work with us to support our clients, those of you who like and share our posts and talk about our services to raise awareness, our amazing team who each have an important part to play in the delivery of our services and of course each of our clients and every person who has been touched by our service.
#LoveMK!
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Yesterday we visited MKCC to deliver a session called `Focus on the child` exploring the impact of domestic abuse on children.
Did you know?
1 in 5 children is exposed to domestic abuse by the time they turn 18?
That`s one child in every school class.
Find out more about training opportunities with MK Act [email protected]
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The wonderful folks at Woodfines Solicitors will be running in support of MK Act at this year`s Milton Keynes relay on bank holiday Monday.
If you`d like to support them from your armchair - please see link in stories to top up their fundraising total.
If you see them running through the streets of MK please give them a cheer! 🙌
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What happens when you arrive at a domestic abuse refuge?
Here`s a little insight into behind the scenes at our Milton Keynes refuge.
Residents at the refuge can take part in a buddy system; where someone who has been a resident for a little while can help a new resident to settle in.
Buddies offer to share their time helping others to settle in, whether that`s how the washing machines at the refuge work to where the nearest shop or chemist is, making introductions to other residents or giving directions to the bus stop.
The buddy scheme is an important part of resident`s experience at the refuge. Of course there are staff members on hand to help, but everyone in the space is part of the community at the refuge which can be stronger together and the scheme can be of comfort in a time which might otherwise might have moments which feel a little lonely, benefiting all the buddies.
Visit our website to find out more about how we can support those affected by domestic abuse Milton Keynes.
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Our helpline operates Monday to Friday for anyone who needs support and advice with regard to domestic abuse in the Milton Keynes area.
In January we had 141 people reach out to us who are affected by domestic abuse.
Not only is our helpline there to support those reaching out, we work on an ongoing basis every week to provide...
🟢Our outreach work, Freedom, Fresh Start and ILAM programmes are delivered in the Milton Keynes community
🟢The refuge accommodation runs 24/7 with the team providing support to residents
🟢Counselling, Women in work and the Freedom programme are held at the refuge for residents
🟢Training is taking place within workplaces and the local authority
🟢Our Court IDVA is out supporting clients in the local courthouse
🟢Our Health IDVA is supporting clients at MK Hospital
🟢The Children and Young People`s team make provisions to support children at the refuge
And so much more!
Have you thought about fundraising for MK Act?
Where will the money go? To supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse. Our Last Resort Fund provides what someone needs when they reach out to us, that could be food, a new sim card, toiletries, a taxi to escape abuse and more.
How can you support us?
🟢Set up a fundraiser on Local Giving to support our Last Resort Fund.
🟢Could you donate % of sales of a particular product?
🟢How about an afternoon tea or bake sale?
🟢Take part in arranged run or hike, or organise one.
🟢Host a quiz, bingo or networking event.
🟢Could you let your fitness class or event delegates know that your event is supporting MK Act and ask for donations on booking or on the day?
🟢Raise awareness of services available in Milton Keynes by displaying posters or sharing our social media posts.
1 in 5 residents in Milton Keynes reported experiencing domestic abuse (Safer MK Survey 2019) while nationally it is estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. You can help.
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Today we held our first Domestic Abuse Champions lunch and learn of 2024!
Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was great to see some familiar faces and some brand new ones, please look out for an email from Feyi for the next steps to join the DA Champions network.
If you missed it, follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter (link in bio) for the announcement of our next lunch and learn.
You can register your interest in joining the next session via email [email protected]
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Domestic abuse is not always visible.
In the past 12 months, MK Act has supported more than 2000 residents across it`s services including 58 women and 128 children who needed emergency refuge accommodation.
You are not alone. Contact MK Act today for specialist local support.
If you would like to speak to one of our specially trained advisors, please call the helpline, email us or visit our website for the online chat.
📱0344 375 4307
💻online chat www.mkact.com
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If at anytime you don`t feel safe, you can call the police.
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🟢Domestic Abuse Drop In Milton Keynes🟢
A confidential domestic abuse support drop in at iCash at 624 South Fifth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2FX (near The Hub/behind Sainsbury`s).
If you would like information, support or advice come and see us in private between 2-3pm on Tuesday 7th May 2024 - no appointment needed, just ask for MK Act.
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Stalking is defined as: "a pattern of unwanted, fixated and obsessive behaviour which is intrusive and causes fear of violence or serious harm or distress."
Persistent unwanted behaviour that can cause fear, distress or anxiety, stalking can include:
🟢Sending unwanted flowers or gifts
🟢Sending abusive text messages
🟢Unwanted phonecalls, letters, emails being sent
🟢Making uninvited visits to someone`s home
🟢Spying on or watching someone in person
🟢Loitering where you think someone might be - near their home, workplace, bus stop
🟢Checking a person`s internet use - social media, email, what`s app
🟢Signing up online in someone`s name to buy things - identity theft
If your partner, or ex-partner is displaying the above behaviours, MK Act is here to offer advice and support.
If you have been or think you are experiencing this type of abuse, please reach out in a way that is safe for you to do so.
📱0344 375 4307 - MK Act Helpline
💻online chat www.mkact.com
📩 [email protected]
☎️ 0808 2000 247 - 24hr Helpline
You can also contact the police on 101 or 999.
Please don`t suffer in silence.
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Making bank holiday plans?
Why not pop along to the @mentmoreartsfestival?
We`ll be there!
Head over to the festival Instagram and Facebook pages to find out more about the weekend of arts.
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🟢Support us by buying tickets to this year`s panto at MK Theatre🟢
The perfect stocking filler or family day out in the Christmas holidays, each ticket is £25.00.
Dates available:
❄️Thurs 2nd Jan 2025 at 2.30pm
❄️Thurs 2nd Jan 2025 at 7.00pm
❄️Sat 4th Jan 2025 at 2.30pm
➡️Email [email protected]
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How can MK Act help?
Visit our website to find out more about how we can support those affected by domestic abuse Milton Keynes.
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Tonight we picked up our finalist certificate at the @mkfmradio
celebration of the @mk_inspiration_awards
Please vote for MK Act to win 🏆 Outstanding Local Charity
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Congratulations to all the finalists!
Thank you and we`ll see you at the award ceremony!
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If one of your colleagues, a client or member of your community group disclosed that they are experiencing domestic abuse would you be confident what to do or say next?
Why not join our network of DA Champions?
We`d like to invite you to join the MK-Act Milton Keynes Domestic Abuse Champions Lunch & Learn info-session.
Join us to learn about the responsibilities and opportunities of domestic abuse champion in the local area.
Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00PM
Venue: Online
Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldOqpqzIsG9SUfR99W5m8Grqvy8N6GcnQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the session. Please, check your spam/Junk folder.
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@Long Meadow School has kindly invited us to attend their Mental Health and Wellbeing Fair, come and say hello if you`re there too!
We`ll be there to explain more about our services, signpost for support and if you`d like to find out more about volunteering for MK Act please ask at the stand as it will be attended by our brilliant volunteers so you can find out exactly what it`s like to be part of our volunteer community.
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