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Milton Keynes charity shortlisted for BBC Three Counties Radio award MK Act is thrilled to announce its nomination for the BBC Three Counties Radio award in the Community category of the Morning Live Make a Difference Community Awards. This honour recognises individuals and groups who have significantly improved the lives of people in their communities. Sue Burke, CEO at MK Act: “MK Act is proud to support the…

Big Rock Climbing Directors Raise £900 for MK Act through 500-Mile Cycle Challenge  Directors of Big Rock Climbing, Karen Mehrtens and Mike Axon, have successfully raised £900 for MK Act, the Milton Keynes-based charity dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, by participating in a challenging 500-mile cycle ride. Karen, Mike and their team joined the Extra Mile challenge, a charitable event organised by the Rotary clubs of…

MK Act CEO shortlisted for Women Leaders Awards 2024 The Women Leaders UK Awards is an annual event that recognises the achievements of remarkable women living or working within Milton Keynes.  Sue Burke, CEO at MK Act has been shortlisted in the Community Impact category for her work with survivors of domestic abuse.  Established in 1975, MK Act supports individuals and families across Milton Keynes who experience domestic…

Domestic abuse during pregnancy When we think of pregnancy we typically think of a whole-family celebration, a time of joy and a time for a mother to be cherished and taken care of. Sadly, pregnancy can be a high-risk time for mothers in an abusive relationship. 20-30% of pregnant women report incidents of domestic abuse 14% of pregnant women report very severe or life threatening abuse 20%…

MK Act is pleased to share that we have renewed and maintained our accreditation with Respect. The Fresh Start Programme which includes a group programme and 1 to 1 programme for all genders who recognise they are displaying behaviours in their current or past relationship that are characteristic of domestic abuse, has once again been accredited by Respect, the UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. …

  The Thames Valley Criminal Justice Charity Awards were held on 22nd March 2024 to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals and organisations in the field of criminal justice.  Organisers Hope after Harm (Thames Valley Partnership) describes the occasion as “a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of those who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others.”  Award entries were judges by…

Emergency Alerts is a UK Government service that will warn you if there is a danger to life nearby. In an emergency, your mobile phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe only where there is a risk to life, either locally or nationally. This could include public health emergencies, severe floods, fires, and industrial incidents.  The service will be sending…

GB Olympian, Peter Bakare has signed up for the #Franklins50 challenge and will try to turn £50 seed funding from Franklins Solicitors LLP into as much money as possible over three months for local Milton Keynes domestic abuse charity, MK Act. Peter will use the £50 seed funding to design and print promotional materials to offer Milton Keynes’ businesses discounted motivational lunchtime talks for their staff. Peter…

# Carol Loxton, MK Act’s Founder leaves behind an everlasting legacy for victims of domestic abuse in Milton Keynes and honoured by MK Rose Carole Loxton, MK Act’s founder, was recognised this week by being admitted to the MKFounders Pillar. It was such an honour for the Milton Keynes based domestic abuse charityto celebrate this wonderful woman. Carole started the first women’s refuge in MK in herhome…

With over 1.9million people in the UK experiencing domestic abuse year on year, MK Act are committed to raising awareness & educating professionals & the public. In partnership with Milton Keynes Council, MK Act now offer free training for employers and employees. As a result of the Corona Virus pandemic, the working age population are spending more time working from home. Evidence has shown that, across the country, domestic abuse…