About Us

We provide clothing for adults and children of school age upwards free of charge to families and individuals who are in need and have been referred to us. We aim to show that we care and we want to provide support to those in need in order to alleviate poverty in Milton Keynes. It’s a sad reality that in our city 1 in 4 children are living below the poverty line and in some areas this climbs to 40%.

Poverty is widespread and affecting everything from physical, emotional and mental health and many people are struggling to pay for the essentials they or their family need.

MK Storehouse aims to ensure that any person struggling financially in Milton Keynes is given good, free, quality clothing. It feels like a simple thing, but when we do this we notice time and again how it gives our guests confidence and even more importantly they feel valued.

It’s more than just clothing

At MK Storehouse we want to meet people where they are, offering them a friendly ear or someone to talk to, all in a safe and warm environment. We also aim to signpost people to other agencies, we work in partnership with, who can help with other issues they may be struggling with, like debt or addiction, helping them take a step toward improving and changing their situation long term.

How to get involved?

You can support our work in a number of different ways:

Money

People often think of clothing is the main thing we need (which of course, is essential), but actually, one of the largest needs we have is for vitals funds to keep the charity running as we continue to reach the 100’s of men, women and children we do every year.

Cloths

Donation sessions for cloths are
at the storehouse on Tuesday
mornings between 10:00am an
12:00pm, term time only. Thank you.

Time

We have sessions for clothes sorting, general tidying and cleaning of the building. We also sometimes need people with large cars and strong muscles to help us move donations around. Do get in touch if you'd like to be notified when these are taking place and what you would be happy doing.


What happens to donations that can't be used

Where there is a need, we sometimes pass on donated clothing to other charities and agencies. Most of the clothing we pass on goes to those in need in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas, although we do sometimes send clothing further afield. Clothes that are not suitable for MK Storehouse's use are recycled and sometimes we may receive payment for the recycled items. All money received from recycling supports the running costs of MK Storehouse.

How to make a referral?

If you are a local authority, charity, faith organisation or if you are a professional working in care, health or education, you can refer to MK Storehouse individuals or families in need who you have come into contact with. If you wish to refer anyone then please complete the online referral form via the bottom below.  Once the form is received, we will contact either yourself or your client with the next steps.

How to get refered?

If you wish to be referred to the MK Storehouse for clothing then this can be done by speaking with any of the following;

  • A professional working in a local authority

  • A manager from a registered Charity

  • Faith organisation managers or staff

  • Your GP/Doctor

  • Professionals working in care, health or education

If they are unsure of how to refer, please ask them to contact us, using their company or charity email address.

Every year, we hold a free uniform recycle event during the summer holidays.  This event is open to all and no referrals are needed. During the last event, we provided basic uniform items for over 350 Milton Keynes children. 

Our wish is to see no families worried that they cannot afford expensive uniforms required by schools and no child bullied for not having the correct clothing.  We also hold stock of uniform all year round and will always assist those needing items if we can.

Annual Uniform Event

 

Opening Times

General Clothing (guests with referrals)
Thursdays 10:00am - 12:00pm term time only. 

We also hold regular appointment only sessions for support workers and professional partner agency representatives. Clients can also attend these session or we can arrange collections via pre-order.  More details available on request

Location for guests to attend:
Unit 5 Hollin Lane
Stacey Bushes
Milton Keynes
MK12 6HT

Arriva Bus No.6 stops in Erica Road,
(100m from our door)

 

Some of our Supporters