Our Story, Our Mission
Since 2008, Friends of the Caribbean has been at the heart of the Milton Keynes Caribbean community — improving life chances and celebrating our rich heritage.
A Local Charity Making a Global Impact
Friends of the Caribbean is a local charity established in 2008 whose primary objective is to promote cultural, social, educational, health and economic activities among our community in the Milton Keynes area and the wider UK and Caribbean region.
We gained full charity status in 2010 and have been growing ever since. Where possible, we act as an umbrella organisation for existing UK Caribbean Diaspora groups, providing a unified platform for communities to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Our work focuses on promoting the benefit of the public — particularly members of the Caribbean community in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas — through education, health promotion, cultural preservation, and community development.
What We Do
We support and promote wellbeing within the Milton Keynes Community, particularly of Caribbean heritage. Our programmes span education, health, culture and business development.
Our Programmes
The advancement of education through our Supplemental School & Mentorship programme; promotion of good health through our annual Health Forum; promoting Caribbean culture in schools and community.
Our Reach
We promote Caribbean and UK businesses, partner with local and international organisations, and maintain strong connections across the Caribbean diaspora in the UK.
Aims & Activities
Education
- Befriending & Mentoring (20 youngsters per year)
- Extra tuition classes for English, Maths & Sciences (50 children per year)
Health
- Deliver 3 health forums annually, directly impacting ~600 people
- Indirect impact reaching 1,200 community members
- Work closely with major health agencies in UK & Caribbean
Community & Culture
- Monthly community meetings
- Cricket Family Fun Day
- Musical evenings in partnership with MK Gallery
- Black History Month celebrations
- Formal Black Tie Evenings
- Business seminars & grassroots cricket
Our Objectives
The promotion and preservation of good health.
The advancement of education.
Helping young people, particularly members of the Dual Heritage Community, to develop their capabilities.
Promote the Caribbean as a region.
Act as an umbrella organisation for Caribbean Diaspora groups in the UK.
Projects We've Supported
Over the years, FOTC has provided financial donations, equipment, and sponsorship to numerous charities and causes — both locally in Milton Keynes and across the Caribbean.
We have also provided computers to the Oasis Project in The Gambia, sponsored children in Haiti and the Dominican Republic through Plan UK, and completed sponsorship of a 6th Form student through college in Saint Lucia.
Want to Be Part of Our Story?
Join FOTC as a member, volunteer, or supporter and help us continue improving life chances across the Caribbean community in Milton Keynes and beyond.