About
Milton Keynes Play Association (MKPA) is a charity launched in 1971 to provide play opportunities for children.
A Charity Built On Core Values
Being Child-Centred
Valuing the quality of life that children can create for themselves
Providing advocacy
Advocating for self-directed play and learning
Innovative
Being prepared to embrace new play practice and promote leading edge ideas
Enabling change
Effecting change to other people’s practice through our own
As the infrastructure of the new town of Milton Keynes was being developed it became clear that the new housing estates being developed had limited facilities for children’s play. Our founders were a group of determined parents from an estate who came together to organise play activities for their own children and others. This initiative grew and eventually became Milton Keynes Play Association.
50 years on, MKPA has grown and evolved into a charity which continues to provide play to children in the area along with hire of play equipment, a scrap store, craft shop, training for teachers, carers and parents. We work with partners who share our values and are committed to providing high-quality play opportunities to children and families across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Meet The Team
Our small but dedicated team deliver expert play and resource services, offering our expertise to members and the local community. We are a growing and sustainable organisation.
Caroline Godfrey
Chair
Nic Todd
General Manager
Jodi Donnell
Play Events Services Manager
Lisa Harrington
Scrapstore Co-Ordinator
Wendy Keech
Retail Shop Assistant
Emily Andrew-Barrett
Training Co-Ordinator
Steve Graham
Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator
Marie Jay
Trustee
Jonathan Elvin
Trustee
Raj Bariah
Trustee
Sara Groocock
Vice Chair
Maggie James
Finance Administrator
Kim Bond
Retail Shop Assistant
Linda Everard
Retail Shop Assistant
Rose Mwangi
Finance Manager
Jake Wallis
Hire and Retail Assistant
Paul Sayer
Trustee
