198053094charitybookingshours ofroom hireSaving voluntarysector users£166,402in the year20121Message From OurChair of TrusteesMatthew DowntonOrganisationssupportedTestimonials from tenants:FairspaceMK is more thanjust a workspace – it’s avibrant part of the MiltonKeynes community. Locatedin the heart of the city,we o昀昀er 昀氀exible working,meeting, and o昀케ce spacesin a modern setting.Our mission is to help build a fairercommunity by reinvesting our pro昀椀ts intoessential local causes. By hiring one of ourmeeting rooms, you’re supporting MK Community Foundation, enabling us to furtherprovide for our voluntary, community andcultural sector through our grant giving.Scan the QR code to read some of ourimpact stories and 昀椀nd out howour customers are helping us to makepositive change in Milton Keynes.Follow us on:To 昀椀nd out more about FairspaceMK pleasecontact bookings@fairspacemk.co.uk25 | MK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION“Beautiful place for eventsand meetings, I loved it!”“Lovely facility right in the heartof Milton Keynes, which provides excellentvalue for our small charity.”“Great experience regardinga recent booking for a charity eventI was running. The team were incrediblyhelpful the whole way through thebooking process and on the day. The venueis a great location, accessible and thecatering was really good. Very good valuefor money for charity groups as well.”As Chair of Trustees, I am immenselyproud to re昀氀ect on another remarkableyear for MK Community Foundationand its generous donors. Our Boardremains steadfast in its commitmentto serving the best interests of thepeople who are the heart and soulof our city – those whose dedicationand passion drive the voluntary,cultural, and community sectors.This year, we have successfully distributed121 grants, including vital rent subsidies,helping local organisations continue theiressential work. Beyond funding, our dedicatedsta昀昀, trustees, and honorary structure haveworked tirelessly to create a positive impactacross Milton Keynes. Their e昀昀orts havestrengthened our pro昀椀le, raised awareness ofphilanthropy, and highlighted the incrediblecontributions of our voluntary sector.We are also addressing key propertychallenges and securing opportunitiesthat will bene昀椀t the city both now and inthe future. As part of the UK CommunityFoundation movement, we work closelywith other community foundations,sharing best practices and ideas to drivemeaningful change.Our incredible supporters are the driving forcebehind a stronger, more connected community.Your generosity makes life-changingwork – highlighted in this report – possible.We are deeply grateful for your commitment,and we look forward to accomplishing evenmore together in the year ahead.Matthew DowntonChair of TrusteesMilton Keynes Community FoundationMK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 26
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