- 12.09.25
Unity Place is celebrating its second anniversary this week, marking two years as Milton Keynes’ go-to destination for community, collaboration, and connection. Since then, Unity Place has grown into a thriving city hub - uniting businesses, charities, food lovers, and visitors from across the region.
Over the past two years, Unity Place has been more than just a building — it has been a stage for local events, a meeting place for community groups, and a home for nearly a thousand members in the dedicated co working space x+why, who choose to work and grow their businesses here. From supporting charities to opening doors for grassroots organisations, its impact has been felt across Milton Keynes.
As the landmark destination celebrates its second birthday, let’s take a look at Unity Place’s impact in numbers:
- 1,030 hours of community hall use
- 250 sessions hosted for local groups and organisations
- 1,000 coworking members now part of the Unity Place community in x+why
- 857 events hosted and over 125 businesses welcomed in the conference and events spaces
- 37 organisations making use of the community hall facilities
- A raft of local charities supported including MK Food Bank, Alzheimer’s Society, MK SNAP, Camphill MK, Willen Hospice, Unity MK, and Cycling Citizens
From lively events and community initiatives to supporting start-ups and providing modern coworking facilities, Unity Place has cemented itself as more than just a building, it’s a place where people come together.
Demonstrating the value of the use of the community hall space, Steve Lazell, Secretary, Milton Keynes Neighbourhood Watch Association, comments:
“Having access to the free community hall at Unity Place has been invaluable. It means we can bring together volunteers, coordinators, and partners in one central place - without worrying about the cost. That saving allows us to do more of what really matters: helping communities prevent crime and making Milton Keynes a safer place for everyone.”
Over the past two years, Unity Place has been involved with high-profile events across the city including the Milton Keynes International Festival and in its birthday month will play a leading role in the inaugural MK Tech Week.
To mark the milestone, Unity Place is inviting visitors to join the celebrations with:
- Special offers from participating food & beverage outlets
- A social media competition giving followers the chance to win exclusive prizes
- A look back at the highlights and achievements of the past two years
“Unity Place was designed to bring people together, and two years on it’s incredible to see how the community of Milton Keynes has embraced it,” said Nathan Kennard, Centre Experience Manager. “From the charities we’ve supported to the thousands of people who have entered our doors, Unity Place is now firmly part of Milton Keynes’ story.”
With plans for new events, partnerships, and community initiatives in the pipeline, Unity Place is set to continue its journey as a central part of Milton Keynes life for years to come.
