Unitymk
Also known as: Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes
We relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area by providing temporary accommodation and meals to the homeless during the coldest months of the year through a network of churches and community centres staffed by volunteers, and also welfare support, access to advice and services, help to move into longer-term accommodation and help to find work.
Activities & Mission
We relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area by providing temporary accommodation and meals to the homeless during the coldest months of the year through a network of churches and community centres staffed by volunteers, and also welfare support, access to advice and services, help to move into longer-term accommodation and help to find work.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £957,656 | £409,332 | £324,595 | £928,983 | £928,983 | 12 / 450 |
| 2024 | £506,085 | £413,180 | £339,269 | £380,659 | £380,659 | 10 / 410 |
| 2023 | £559,850 | £596,926 | £131,692 | £287,753 | £287,753 | 10 / 450 |
| 2022 | £357,016 | £332,169 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £347,115 | £263,619 | 0 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Unitymk
What does Unitymk do?
We relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area by providing temporary accommodation and meals to the homeless during the coldest months of the year through a network of churches and community centres staffed by volunteers, and also welfare support, access to advice and services, help to move into longer-term accommodation and help to find work.
How much income did Unitymk report in 2025?
Unitymk reported total income of £958k and reported expenditure of £409k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Unitymk?
Unitymk has a program ratio of 33.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Unitymk registered as a charity?
Unitymk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 October 2012 as charity number 1149480. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Unitymk?
Unitymk is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD WIGHTMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Unitymk operate?
Unitymk operates in Milton Keynes, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Unitymk a registered charity?
Yes — Unitymk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149480.
Details
THE RIDGEWAY CENTRE
FEATHERSTONE ROAD
WOLVERTON MILL
MILTON KEYNES
MK12 5TH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Winter Night Shelter Milton Keynes
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated