I have seen a homeless person - can you go and see if they are okay?
Unfortunately we are not an "outreach service" and don't have the resources or training to do this. The best thing to do is contact www.streetlink.org.uk. If you provide as much information as you can they will contact a funded outreach service who will try to find the person you describe and see how they can help. Obviously if you are worried about an immediate threat to life call 999.
DONATE
I would like to set up a direct debit
That is really kind. Please email us at [email protected] for more information
I'm not able to donate on a regular basis but I'd like to help
Thank you! You can click on the donate button on our home page to make a one-off donation.
Why not donate while you shop? Sign up at smile.amazon.co.uk and you can donate to The Bus Shelter MK, at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases. On your first visit to AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organisation to receive donations from your future eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Go to smile.amazon.co.uk.
I'd like to purchase some food for your guests - can you send me your shopping list?
Thank you. The best way to help us provide healthy food for our guests is with a supermarket gift card. Our nearest shop is the Co-op
I have some duvets, pillows and bedding I would like to donate.
We have to provide highly fire retardant bedding so cannot take normal household items like these.
I have some clothing to donate, where shall I bring it?
We have limited storage space so only keep a small amount of emergency clothing. We partner with MK Storehouse and Help Our Homeless MK to provide clothes for our guests when needed so suggest you consider donating to them.
MK Storehouse support people in need in MK, ranging from street homeless to families living in poverty. Their website gives more details of what items they are looking for and donation times/locations: http://www.mkstorehouse.org/
Help our homeless MK regularly go out to support people sleeping on the streets. Usually items can be delivered to: 5 Dodkin, Beanhill, MK6 4LP. Check out their Facebook page for more information on opening hours.
I've got some unwanted books, CD's, DVD;s, BlueRays, and games do you accept these?
I have some leftover food from a party/event , can you take it?
No, sorry. Due to hygiene regulations we are unable to accept donated leftovers.
FUNDRAISE
I am running an event to raise money for The Bus Shelter MK. Are you on a fundraising platform?
Thank you - that is great news! You can set up a fundraiser page for us on Just Giving. There you can make a single or regular donation, and select or type the specific amount you would like to donate.
You can then choose to provide your name and a message to our team, or state that the donation is from a business. Please agree to gift aid if you are an eligible UK Tax payer. We will receive 25% more at no extra cost to you.