Every year, just prior to our AGM in January, members nominate charities they would like us to support in the coming year. All our members then vote for the charity they’d like us to support.
A portion of our performance fees go to our chosen charity and we perform for them at a fundraising or other event. We also increase awareness of the work they do, e.g. by sharing their events and important news on social media.
Our 2020 charity is Different Strokes – Milton Keynes. Reclaiming lives after Stroke
We help younger Stroke Survivors reclaim their lives through active peer support and independent recovery. Different Strokes is a charity run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors. We provide help for stroke victims, services, support and information around stroke in young people.
There’s more information about what they do and the very real difference they make to peoples’ lives on the Different Strokes – Milton Keynes website and information about upcoming events on their Facebook page.
Previous years’ charities:
- 2019: Winter Night Sheter – MK
- 2018: Medical Detection Dogs
- 2017: Motor Neurone Disease Association
- 2016: Milton Keynes Reader Service
- 2015: Singing For The Brain
- 2014: FORME
- 2013: Young Carers Milton Keynes
- 2012: Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
