Two local charities will take centre stage at Stadium MK this season after Milton Keynes Dons confirmed new community partnerships with Willen Hospice and Milton Keynes Hospital Charity.
Both organisations will be given a dedicated matchday activation during the 2025/26 campaign, offering a platform to raise awareness and funds. They join the club’s own registered charity, the Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust, which continues to deliver programmes that support education, wellbeing and opportunity across the city.
Neil Hart, group chief executive at MK Dons, said the partnerships underline the club’s commitment to its home city. “We’re absolutely delighted to be supporting both Willen Hospice and Milton Keynes Hospital Charity this season — two fantastic charities that make a tangible difference in our community,” he said. “Alongside our own Community Trust, there’s an opportunity for everyone connected to the club to help raise the profile of these brilliant organisations and make a real difference.”
Paul Mitchell, chief executive at MK Dons Community Trust, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the projects we’re running across Milton Keynes. It’s an exciting time for the Trust as we continue to expand our reach and support more people across the city.”
Community Trust chair Paul Clark added: “By working together, we can amplify our messages, raise awareness, and generate vital funds for people who need it most.”
Willen Hospice chief executive Kate Broadhurst said being chosen as a charity partner offers an invaluable platform. “This partnership will help us raise both vital funds and awareness of the care we provide to local families,” she said. “We’re thrilled to be part of such a community-focused initiative.”
Vanessa Holmes, charity director at Milton Keynes Hospital Charity, added: “When our local hospital charity and football club come together, it’s more than a partnership — it’s a powerful force for good. We’re grateful to the MK Dons for their continued support.”
Dates for each charity’s matchday activation at Stadium MK will be announced later this season.
