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‘’Beautiful place
and beautiful
people.’’
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‘’It was brilliant
thank you.’’
Bringing People Together
for Better Mental Health
with Arthur Ellis
Vital Signs
MK Community Foundation’s
Vital Signs report brings together
local data, insights from charities
and community groups, and real-life
experiences from those working on
the front lines. Designed to highlight
key challenges across Milton Keynes,
the report examines 12 vital sign
areas to better understand and
address community needs.
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Serving as a valuable resource, the report
helps individuals, families, and businesses
align their philanthropic e昀昀orts with areas
of greatest need, ensuring donations have
the strongest impact.
The 2025 edition focuses on four
critical areas:
• Poverty and Disadvantage
• Work and Employment
• Arts and Heritage
• Crime and Safety
Insights from this report will directly
shape the Foundation’s funding priorities
in the upcoming 昀椀nancial year, ensuring
resources are strategically directed where
they are needed most.
Scan to see the 2025
Edition of Vital Signs
The Arthur Ellis Mental Health
Foundation is on a mission to
transform mental health support
in the UK, ensuring no one faces
struggles alone. It provides
quick, accessible 1:1 support
for individuals aged eight
and above while working with
schools, the NHS, businesses,
and charities to bridge service
gaps, particularly for the 250,000
young people who go unseen
each year. Beyond direct support,
it champions preventative
wellbeing activities to foster
healthier lifestyles and
stronger communities.
Recognising the power of connection, Arthur
Ellis launched the Wellbeing Summer Festival
in Milton Keynes. The free, inclusive event was
designed to promote mental and physical
wellness through 昀椀ve key behaviours: MOVE,
FOCUS, DISCOVER, COMMUNICATE, and HELP.
Thanks to funding from Great Linford Fund,
Parks Trust Fund, and Great Linford Waterside
Festival Fund through MK Community
Foundation, the team provided a vibrant day
of yoga, circus performances, table tennis,
mindfulness activities, and more.
Despite last-minute challenges – including a
football team pulling out and a scientist falling
ill – the festival was a resounding success,
bringing families together to experience the joy
of wellbeing. With a stronger network of partners,
Arthur Ellis is set to expand its initiatives in 2025,
ensuring even more families can access year-round
support and wellbeing-focused activities.
‘’Such a
lovely event.’’
Event attendees
Funders:
Great Linford Fund
Parks Trust Fund
Great Linford Waterside
Festival Fund
Vital Signs Area:
1,000
people
accessed free
wellbeing
support
Health and Wellbeing
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