Come home to community
Join us in building a community where no one moving to Milton Keynes starts from zero
Who we are
Our Vision
To see a Milton Keynes where every new resident effortlessly finds their sense of home and belonging, strengthening the social fabric of the city through genuine human connection and shared local wisdom.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a warm, relational starting point for newcomers, actively connecting them with local friends, essential community support, and the guidance needed to put down confident roots in Milton Keynes from day one.
Our Values
Benefits
Why join Newcomers MK
We're more than just an organization - we're a community that helps you feel at home.
Build meaningful connections
Meet people who understand your journey of moving to a new place.
Practical local support
Get help navigating life in Milton Keynes from those who know best.
Personal growth
Develop skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
How You Can Get Involved
Newcomers
Come to our next event, join the online community, or sign up for a buddy. You're welcome here.
Participate in our Welcome and Orientation Programmes to get settled quickly.
Access our Signpost resource for trusted local guidance.
Established Residents
Become a buddy, volunteer at events, or just show up and make someone feel less alone. We need you.
Contribute to our Signpost by recommending trusted local services.
Mentor newcomers through our Bridge Programme.
Alignment
Our Alignment with Vital Signs MK
One of the vital questions we seek to answer is, "how can we as a community address the underlying issues and create a Milton Keynes where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and not survive?" - MK Community Foundation, Vital Signs 2025
Stronger Communities and Belonging
The Vital Signs report consistently calls for greater social cohesion, trust, and a deepened sense of belonging across Milton Keynes.
Our alignment addresses this by focusing on social capital generation. Our programmes, beginning with the foundational Welcome and Orientation Programmes, move residents from initial, often isolating arrival experiences towards sustained, high-trust peer networks. This systematic approach, from first contact through to the ongoing Bridge Programme, actively integrates diverse populations, reinforcing the community's social fabric and building a more inclusive city for all.
Health and Wellbeing
The report highlights the serious impact of social isolation and loneliness, which are significant determinants of poor public wellbeing.
Our alignment focuses on providing preventative social infrastructure. By immediately connecting new residents through our Welcome and Orientation Programmes and integrating them into reliable peer groups via the Bridge Programme, we mitigate the key risk factors associated with isolation. We act as a vital social buffer, reinforcing that community connection is a primary source of emotional resilience and long-term wellbeing.
Work and Local Economy
Vital Signs MK prioritises enhancing equitable access to opportunities and services, which is essential for reducing disadvantage and bolstering the local economy.
Our alignment accelerates the journey towards becoming a contributing citizen. We facilitate rapid civic and economic integration: first, by ensuring residents are signposted to essential services, and second, by providing targeted career support. This sequence, managed through our Signpost and Pivot Programmes, ensures that the skills and talents of new residents are quickly utilised, directly supporting Milton Keynes' economic dynamism and growth.
Community stories
Hear from people who found their place with Newcomers MK
“Newcomers MK helped me feel at home when everything was new and overwhelming.”
“The buddy system was a game-changer for my transition to Milton Keynes.”
“I've made lifelong friends through these meetups.”
