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Christmas is a very hard time for families affected by domestic abuse. MK ACT are very grateful for any presents for the children and women in our refuge and families that we support through our Crisis Intervention Service.   We have included a list of the ages of children in our refuge for anyone who would like to donate a present. Please note, due to heath and…

-It’s every company in Milton Keynes’ responsibility to know- A Conference aimed at professionals and HR SpecialistsWednesday 27th November 2019- 9.30am-3.30pmKents Hill Park, Swallow House, Timbold Drive,  Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ Key speakers include; the Mayor of Milton Keynes - Cllr Sam Crooks, CEO of Women’s Aid, Frank Mullraine AAFDA, Zoe -a survivor of domestic violence Workshops include; Identifying Risk, The effects on Children and Young People,…

PRESS RELEASE 26th October  2018   MK Act, the Domestic Abuse Services for Milton Keynes, are proud to announce that Isabel Binns, Refuge Co-ordinator, has won the category of Community Impact Professional at the Milton Keynes Women’s Leaders Awards at the Hilton Hotel Gala evening Awards ceremony. The judges said “Isabel demonstrated modest yet inspirational leadership showing that through her team she is delivering real effect in…

MK-ACT (MKWA) Fresh Start Programme Facilitators    We welcome applications from both males and females for this role   MK ACT is an established charity providing a holistic domestic abuse support servicewithin Milton Keynes, managed by MK Women’s Aid. www.mkact.com We are seeking individuals who are committed to preventing domestic violence and abuse to join our Fresh Start team. Fresh Start provides group work and one to one interventions…

MK-ACT (MKWA) An established charity providing domestic abuse support serviceswithin Milton Keynes.   www.mkact.com We have an exciting opportunity to work for our organisation providing a high quality service as a Refuge Support Assistant to support those who experience Domestic Abuse (DA).  Your role will be to support the Refuge Team in their work, ensuring the smooth running of the service.  Part of your work and theirs is to empower…

PRESS RELEASE 4th December 2017 CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL FOR WOMEN’S REFUGE One woman in four experience domestic violence in their lifetime and two women are killed each week by a current or former partner in England and Wales. 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. They have been providing…

These Palms Don’t Punch: MK ACT White Ribbon Day One woman in four experience domestic violence in their lifetime and two women are killed each week by a current or former partner in England and Wales. MK ACT is a charity, which works with over 100 families’ everyday to help them move on from fear and abuse. They have been providing safe emergency accommodation for women and…

    Last week the Mayor, Councillor Steve Coventry was among the 50 people to help celebrate 40 years since the first domestic abuse refuge in Milton Keynes opened. The Mayor highly commended MK ACT for the tailored support they had given to their clients, supporting them in an environment where they felt safe and empowered. He also urged people to help MK ACT’s current appeal of…

Press Release 10.October.14 For release after the 10th October 2014 Domestic Abuse Charity MK ACT wins Highly Commended Award at Pride of MK Milton Keynes Women’s Aid (MK-ACT) is a local charity which works with over 100 families’ daily to help them move on from fear and abuse. This charity has recently won national recognition for the quality of the refuge service – and became one of…