The festive season has officially begun at Midsummer Place, where the annual Community Christmas Tree Festival launched on 14 November, bringing together businesses from across Milton Keynes in a large-scale show of community investment and charitable support.

Running until 24 December 2025, the festival features 13 decorated Christmas trees, each sponsored by a local business and designed to raise both awareness and funding for a chosen charity. The initiative continues to grow in popularity, providing companies with a high-visibility platform to demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility during the city’s busiest retail period.

Shoppers are encouraged to view the displays throughout the mall and vote for their favourite tree, helping increase engagement for each charity and strengthening the festival’s impact across Milton Keynes.

Participating businesses and supported charities

  • Søstrene Grene Limited – supporting Milton Keynes University Hospital
  • Warner Planning – supporting St Mark’s Meals
  • Plumbing and Gas Solutions Ltd – supporting YMCA
  • Ridgeway Centre – supporting UnityMK
  • Franklins Solicitors – supporting Arthur Ellis: Mental Health
  • Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) – supporting UnityMK
  • Tickford Security Systems – supporting Hazard Alley
  • Slimming World by Jane – supporting Alzheimer’s Research
  • Blossom Room – supporting Medical Detection Dogs
  • WD-40 Company Limited – supporting Men in Sheds
  • Abbey Hill Golf Centre – supporting Samaritans
  • Makewell / ECG – supporting YMCA
  • Pennings Group – supporting The Shelter MK

Each sponsor contributes a donation to a central prize fund. One hundred per cent of proceeds will be shared among the charities linked to the three winning trees, with 50% awarded to first place, 30% to second, and 20% to third.

Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place, said the festival continues to strengthen the relationship between local businesses and the wider community. “We’re thrilled to see the Christmas Tree Festival return this year, bigger and brighter than ever. It brings our business community together in a meaningful way — supporting charities, strengthening partnerships, and celebrating the season with creativity and generosity.”

Visitors can vote for their favourite design by scanning the QR codes displayed beside each tree. Voting runs from 14 November to 24 December, with winners announced on Christmas Eve.