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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.
🎁We would love to have your unwanted Christmas gifts.
🟢We are looking for:
- New, unopened, unused items.
- These can be toiletries, small household electrical items, toys, gift sets, hand cream and lotion sets, notebooks and stationery.
- Nothing perishable (no food thank you).
- No pre-loved, opened items please.
- No pre-loved books please.
🟢What we will use them for:
- Birthday presents for women and children who use our refuge service
- Gifts for Mother`s Day
- Special occasion gifts
- Raffle prizes
🟢How to get them to us:
- Throughout December and January, Morrisons at Elder Gate, MK9 1DL (near MK train station/Argos) will kindly have a trolley for us opposite the kiosk where unwanted gifts can be dropped off.
Thank you so much for your on-going support!
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🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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If you would like to donate clothes and items for children under 7 years old to MK ACT please do so via our brilliant friends at @babybasicsmk
To donate your lovely items or find out more please visit www.babybasicsmk.org.uk, don`t forget to have a look at which items they are able to accept.
You can book a convenient appointment online to drop off your items to their location in Kiln Farm.
Thank you for all your help Baby Basics!
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Calls to MK Act are low cost and in confidence.
For support or to discuss your options call:
Helpline: 0344 375 4307
Mon – Fri 9am-5pm
If you are unable to call us during this time you can also access support over the phone, by calling: National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
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🎁We would love to have your unwanted Christmas gifts.
🟢We are looking for:
- New, unopened, unused items.
- These can be toiletries, small household electrical items, toys, gift sets, hand cream and lotion sets, notebooks and stationery.
- Nothing perishable (no food thank you).
- No pre-loved, opened items please.
- No pre-loved books please.
🟢What we will use them for:
- Birthday presents for women and children who use our refuge service
- Gifts for Mother`s Day
- Special occasion gifts
- Raffle prizes
🟢How to get them to us:
- Throughout December and January, Morrisons at Elder Gate, MK9 1DL (near MK train station/Argos) will kindly have a trolley for us opposite the kiosk where unwanted gifts can be dropped off.
Thank you so much for your on-going support!
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🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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#LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MKCommunity #Refuge #DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #MiltonKeynesCharity #SupportUs #Fundraise #Fundraiser #MK #Buckinghamshire
🟢We`ve been nominated🟢
💚We are thrilled to have been nominated for the Milton Keynes Multicultural Awards 2025 in the Charity of the Year category alongside some fantastic organisations💚
CEO of Linked Events Ltd (the award organisers), Nana Oguntola, shares the vision: “Difference is not a problem, as nature itself shows. The real challenge lies in how we relate to that difference. Through these awards, we aim to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our multicultural communities while encouraging unity and mutual respect.”
This groundbreaking event aims to honour individuals, businesses, and organisations that reflect the vibrant diversity of Milton Keynes. It will spotlight excellence across various sectors, celebrate allies and supporters of multiculturalism, and acknowledge young people excelling in academics and activities from diverse backgrounds. (Source: MKFM)
We can`t wait to be part of the celebrations! See you there!
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Thank you so much for your patience while we get our inboxes back up to speed following a period of disruption to email.
If you don’t receive a response to your email within the next 3 working days (by Thursday 9th Jan 2025), please send it over to us again just in case your message hasn’t reached us.
If the matter is urgent, please do give us a call on the helpline number 0344 375 4307.
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🟢TODAY🟢Domestic Abuse Drop In Milton Keynes🟢
Things to know:
🟢It`s free
🟢It`s confidential
🟢It`s for anyone over 16 years old
🟢It`s at at iCash at 624 South Fifth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2FX (near The Hub/behind Sainsbury`s)
🟢No appointment needed, just ask for MK Act
🟢It`s the first Tuesday of every month, so if you miss it, come to the next one.
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As 2025 begins, it’s the perfect time to come together and support causes that truly matter.
For survivors of domestic abuse, the Christmas period can be both critical and challenging which means that January is a very busy time for our service, and the reason why our Last Resort Fund is so important. From supermarket vouchers, to sim cards, panic alarms or even emergency overnight accommodation, the Last Resort Fund directly supports those fleeing domestic abuse.
We have some creative and impactful ways to fundraise for to support MK Act service users, helping to spread awareness and raise crucial funds - DM or email us for a copy of our fundraising pack - also available in the link in bio.
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If you would like to donate clothes to MK ACT please do so via our brilliant charity clothing partner MK Storehouse.
To donate or find out more info please visit www.mkstorehouse.org, don`t forget to check the opening times. 👕
You can find MK Storehouse at:
MK STOREHOUSE
Unit 5 Hollin Lane
Stacey Bushes
Milton Keynes
MK12 6HT
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🟢TOMORROW🟢Domestic Abuse Drop In Milton Keynes🟢
Things to know:
🟢It`s free
🟢It`s confidential
🟢It`s for anyone over 16 years old
🟢It`s at at iCash at 624 South Fifth St, Milton Keynes MK9 2FX (near The Hub/behind Sainsbury`s)
🟢No appointment needed, just ask for MK Act
🟢It`s the first Tuesday of every month, so if you miss it, come to the next one.
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🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Acknowledge it`s happening
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#MiltonKeynes #DomesticAbuse #AbusiveRelationship #AbusivePartner #AbusiveExPartner #DomesticAbuseMiltonKeynes
🎁We would love to have your unwanted Christmas gifts.
🟢We are looking for:
- New, unopened, unused items.
- These can be toiletries, small household electrical items, toys, gift sets, hand cream and lotion sets, notebooks and stationery.
- Nothing perishable (no food thank you).
- No pre-loved, opened items please.
- No pre-loved books please.
🟢What we will use them for:
- Birthday presents for women and children who use our refuge service
- Gifts for Mother`s Day
- Special occasion gifts
- Raffle prizes
🟢How to get them to us:
- Throughout December and January, Morrisons at Elder Gate, MK9 1DL (near MK train station/Argos) will kindly have a trolley for us opposite the kiosk where unwanted gifts can be dropped off.
Thank you so much for your on-going support!
--
🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Acknowledge it`s happening
Call it by its name
Tell someone
#LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MKCommunity #Refuge #DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #MiltonKeynesCharity #SupportUs #Fundraise #Fundraiser #MK #Buckinghamshire
Who is MK Act?
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 50 years this year.
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.
🟢Crisis Intervention Service
🟢Accommodation and Follow-up Services
🟢Emergency refuge accommodation for 28 families
🟢Specialist support for children in the accommodation service
🟢Volunteer counselling service in the refuge
🟢Fresh Start
Together we can build a world where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated.
Sign up to receive email updates about our work and how you can support men, women and children through donating, fundraising, training, campaigning and volunteering: Link in bio 🔗 Email [email protected] to find out how you can get involved in 2025.
#MiltonKeynes #DomesticAbuse #LocalCharity #DomesticAbuseSupport #AbusiveRelationship #RefugeAccommodation #MK
🔵Don`t forget to pick up your blue tokens! 🔵
Voting closes 12th January 2025.
🛒 Are you a Tesco shopper? 🛒
Please pick up your blue tokens and pop them through our MK Act slot in Tesco and Tesco Express stores across MK.
🔵This is what your blue tokens could help us to do... 🔵
Friendly Foodies will be an initiative based at the women’s refuge centered around the joy of learning new cookery skills, enhancing nutrition and health, reducing food waste and fostering a sense of community for survivors of abuse. Importantly, the sessions will be designed and supported by volunteers from Milton Keynes Soroptimist group.
@soroptimistmk
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Would you like to volunteer with us in 2025?
We are looking for help with attending events across the city to let everybody know that we`re here to help, to raise funds to support our services and celebrate our 50th birthday next year 🎂
As well as ad-hoc help with admin, and getting hands-on with gardening and cleaning, we welcome those who want to put their volunteer days to good use.
We hope volunteers will find the experience of volunteering with us rewarding, challenging and fun and that it helps you to achieve your personal goals. You will get out and about seeing new people and new places.
If you are interested in volunteering with MK-ACT we would like to hear from you.
Email [email protected] or find out more on our website - use the QR code or see the link in bio.
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Who is MK Act?
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 50 years this year.
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.
🟢Crisis Intervention Service
🟢Accommodation and Follow-up Services
🟢Emergency refuge accommodation for 28 families
🟢Specialist support for children in the accommodation service
🟢Volunteer counselling service in the refuge
🟢Fresh Start
Together we can build a world where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated.
Sign up to receive email updates about our work and how you can support men, women and children through donating, fundraising, training, campaigning and volunteering: Link in bio 🔗 Email [email protected] to find out how you can get involved in 2025.
#MiltonKeynes #DomesticAbuse #LocalCharity #DomesticAbuseSupport #AbusiveRelationship #RefugeAccommodation #MK
🎁We would love to have your unwanted Christmas gifts.
🟢We are looking for:
- New, unopened, unused items.
- These can be toiletries, small household electrical items, toys, gift sets, hand cream and lotion sets, notebooks and stationery.
- Nothing perishable (no food thank you).
- No pre-loved, opened items please.
- No pre-loved books please.
🟢What we will use them for:
- Birthday presents for women and children who use our refuge service
- Gifts for Mother`s Day
- Special occasion gifts
- Raffle prizes
🟢How to get them to us:
- Throughout December and January, Morrisons at Elder Gate, MK9 1DL (near MK train station/Argos) will kindly have a trolley for us opposite the kiosk where unwanted gifts can be dropped off.
Thank you so much for your on-going support!
--
🟢MK Act
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Acknowledge it`s happening
Call it by its name
Tell someone
#LoveMK #MiltonKeynes #MKCommunity #Refuge #DomesticAbuse #MKCharity #MiltonKeynesCharity #SupportUs #Fundraise #Fundraiser #MK #Buckinghamshire
Dialing 999 and then 55 to make a silent 999 call to the police in the UK:
Dial 999
Listen to the operator`s questions
If prompted, press 55 to let the operator know it`s a genuine emergency
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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MK Act services, which includes our helpline and online chat will be operating during the times listed over the festive period. Outside of these times please call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
If you feel unsafe please call 999.
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We are currently experiencing issues with our email system. This is affecting all incoming and outgoing emails. During this time please contact us via the helpline or online chat. We will share an update once the issue has been resolved.
MK Act services, which includes our helpline and online chat will be operating during the times listed over the festive period. Outside of these times please call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
If you feel unsafe please call 999.
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Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
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#youarenotalone #domesticabuse
The rise of online platforms has unfortunately given abusers new ways to commit domestic abuse, which can be especially harmful because it`s hidden and widespread.
Methods like monitoring social media or emails, cyberstalking, sharing intimate photos or videos without consent, and using GPS locators or spyware are commonly used by abusers today.
The statistics show how common online domestic abuse has become, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from Women`s Aid reveals a big increase in tech abuse during the pandemic, with more than half of people surveyed experiencing online abuse in the first year alone. Many women in refuge services have also reported being harassed or watched online by their abusers.
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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