The Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes is a year-round charity helping many different people at their point of crisis.
We support:
- rough sleepers;
- sofa surfers;
- people in emergency accommodation or temporary housing;
- those who need support with their tenancies;
- anyone at risk of homelessness; and
- others who are vulnerable.
Concerned about someone sleeping rough in Milton Keynes?
Concerns can be referred to the Winter Night Shelter’s welfare team on 07549 609427 or by emailing welfare@wnsmk.org.
Alternatively, StreetLink is a nationwide project whereby members of the public can report incidences of observed rough sleeping and welfare concerns. Street Link will then alert the appropriate agencies to offer support. You can report a rough sleeper to Street Link via their website or calling 0300 500 0914.
In the Words of Our Guests
Everyone has their own story. In this short video some of our guests share why they needed us, what the shelter is like and how we have helped them.
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Unity Park Station: A place to get help
We are based at Unity Park Station (formerly the Old Bus Station), 401 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR.
Welfare Support
Our welfare team provide accommodation advice, help with recovering ID, help with bank accounts, access to benefits and other services such as medical care and counselling. Whilst visiting our welfare service those we help can use our showers and washing machines. In-person appointments can be made with the Welfare team:
Phone: 07549 609427
Email: welfare@wnsmk.org
Food Provision and Community Club
We provide hot meals and food supplies to take away. We also have clothing, sleeping supplies and toiletries available.
Monday: Food Service (10am–2pm)
Tuesday: Community Club (10am–12.30pm)
Wednesday: Community Club (10am–12.30pm)
On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings we host a Community Club which is open to anyone as a supportive space to find connection. Our friendly volunteers run a free cafe and provide a listening ear. We have social activities and provide free services such as hairdressing/barbers, mobile GP surgeries, access to well-being therapists and social prescribers. People pop in for a cup of tea and stay for so much more.
We also make Unity Park Station available at different times of the week for partner organisations to use our facilities so that together we can provide a hub of support for people in need in Milton Keynes.
Could you give £3 or £5 a month?
Small, regular donations help us to provide consistent welfare support for rough sleepers throughout the year. If you are able to donate the cost of a nice coffee or a lunch once a month to help the homeless this would be an impactful way to support our work. Thank you.
Charity Reference No: 1149480
Registered Company No: 08232340
Registered office: The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH