This summer, through ForMK, our Community Initiative, Venture Church was able to support MK ACT, a local charity providing vital refuge for women and their families escaping abuse at home.
Creating Safe Spaces for Families
One of the most powerful ways generosity can make a difference is by turning a place of safety into a place of joy. This summer, through ForMK, our Community Initiative, Venture Church was able to support MK ACT, a local charity providing vital refuge for women and their families escaping abuse at home. While these refuges offer security and protection, they are also spaces of transition — and for the children who arrive there, the experience can be overwhelming.
Thanks to a donation of £750, MK ACT was able to purchase quality toys for their refuge garden. With 30–40 young children living there at any given time, these toys provide much more than entertainment. They give children the chance to play, laugh, and experience a sense of normality in the middle of deeply challenging circumstances.
For families who have endured so much, even small things like outdoor play can carry enormous significance. The garden toys create opportunities for children to build confidence, release energy, and find moments of happiness during a difficult period of transition. For parents, seeing their children smile and play safely brings reassurance that healing and hope are possible.
This gift, made possible by the faithful giving of our Church Family, is a reminder that compassion is expressed not only in meeting urgent needs, but also in nurturing joy and dignity along the way. Through forMK, together we are creating safe spaces where families can begin to rebuild their lives with hope for the future.
