Who Are MKPA?

Milton Keynes Play Association has been championing the power of play for over 50 years. We’re a charity dedicated to making creative, inclusive and sustainable play a natural part of everyday life. Everything we do is rooted in the belief that play helps children grow, explore and thrive.

Our Scrapstore is a hub of imagination — packed with recycled materials and unusual finds that inspire creativity while reducing waste. Alongside it, we offer affordable equipment hire helping bring events, projects and play sessions to life with ease.

We also provide essential First Aid training, delivered through both blended learning and face‑to‑face courses. Our sessions are practical, accessible and designed to give people the confidence and skills to respond safely and effectively in real‑world situations.

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Scrapstore

Imagine a place where creativity has no rules, where everyday materials become treasure, and where your imagination gets to run absolutely wild. That’s a Scrapstore. It’s a magical mix of recycled goodies, quirky offcuts, craft essentials, and one of a kind finds — all rescued from going to landfill and given a brand new purpose. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, artist, maker, or just someone who loves a bargain, a Scrapstore is your secret weapon. Why do you need one in your life? Because it saves you money, sparks creativity, supports sustainability, and gives you access to materials you simply won’t find anywhere else. Every visit feels like a lucky dip — you never know what you’ll discover, but it’s always inspiring. Once you’ve experienced a Scrapstore, you’ll wonder how you ever crafted, taught, or created without it.

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Hobby & Craft Shop

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Gallery of Creations

We LOVE seeing what our members create Your makes, builds, crafts and clever ideas genuinely brighten our day, and we’re so proud to feature them on our website. If you’re a Scrapstore member, we’d love to see what you’ve been working on. Share your creations with us and inspire others

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Visit Our Scrapstore

Step into a treasure trove of creativity where imagination runs wild and sustainability takes centre stage. Milton Keynes Scrapstore is bursting with ever changing, affordable materials rescued from landfill and ready to be transformed into art, play, learning, and community projects. Whether you’re a teacher, maker, parent, or curious creator, you’ll find inspiration in every corner. It’s colourful, it’s quirky, it’s planet friendly — and it’s unlike anywhere else in MK.

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Become a Playworker with MKPA

If you believe every child deserves the chance to play, explore and imagine freely, you’ll fit right in with us. As an MKPA Playworker, you become part of a team that brings high‑quality, free access play to communities across Milton Keynes — creating safe, joyful spaces where children can learn, grow and express themselves.

Joining MKPA means joining a charity with a big heart and a clear mission: to keep play accessible, inclusive and fun for everyone. If you’re ready to get involved, inspire children and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

For more information please email - play@mkpa.co.uk

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