Camphill MK is a community that supports adults with learning disabilities in Willen Park is inviting Milton Keynes residents to be part of their story as they build new accessible homes.
Residents are invited to make a ceramic tile to be part of the Tile Me a Story fundraising art piece for the Camphill MK site.
Two years ago, Camphill MK announced a monumental investment target of £15m to create new, much-needed, accessible housing for adults with learning disabilities. If you pass by their site in Pennyland, you can witness the first of 6 eco-houses rising from the ground, a tangible result of this significant investment. The care team is eagerly planning to welcome new residents to these homes in Spring 2025.
Camphill MK’s project Tile Me a Story will see people from around the area making their own unique tiles to help this build project happen.
Camphill MK's CEO Tim Davies said, "We are committed to creating quality accessible housing for those desperately in need, this will provide a secure home that adapts and changes around the needs of the individual as they age, however, the costs attached to this are significant, so we are asking you to be involved to help us create the homes and build community."
The crowd-funding project, a modern and creative twist on the standard 'buy-a-brick' schemes repeated around the country, is a celebration of all things Camphill. The tiles are made in the on-site ceramic studios by residents, with designs created in collaboration with both the residents and the general public, fostering a sense of inclusivity and community.
Participants are invited to get involved in three levels:
- If you donate £50, a Camphill MK resident will decorate your tile.
- If you donate £75, you can submit a design you would like recreated on your behalf – this might be something you have created or artwork by a loved one.
- If you donate £150, you will be invited to Camphill MK for a three-hour workshop where you can decorate your own tile under the guidance of our experienced staff.
Camphill MK Patron BBC's Martha Kearney shared a personal connection to the project. "I bought a tile for the residents to decorate using artwork inspired by my brother-in-law Alastair, who sadly died three years ago. I am proud that my tile will be part of an amazing artwork which is raising money for this vital project.”
Businesses are also invited to book a Corporate Day, supporting the team development of their staff whilst undertaking a creative project with a purpose and true value back to the charity. Watson & Cox Construction Ltd, who are building the houses, are using Tile Me a Story as a team-building project. They said, "We see this as a great way to build creative thinking skills and team dynamics while funding something important. We are looking forward to our workshop to create our chapter of Tile Me a Story."
Everyone participating in the community-wide art project will also be invited to the presentation of the completed artwork in 2025, be featured in a digital gallery with their tile and the story behind it, receive a digital certificate, and be part of Camphill MK's future story.
You can find out more online at camphillmk.co.uk/tile-me-a-story
For more information contact Lucy Davies on 01908 308759 or lucy.davies@camphillmk.co.uk
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