Milton Keynes Businesses Go the Distance for Mental Health Support

22nd September, 2025

On Friday 12 September, teams from across Milton Keynes came together to complete The Parks Trust MK 25 Mile Challenge, raising over £4,200 for Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support.

Led by the Milton Keynes office of Howes Percival, the walk brought together colleagues from Group 1 Automotive UK, Handelsbanken, Mercer & Hole, and TC Group. The challenge took participants through the city’s green spaces, with many walkers clocking up more than 25 miles thanks to a few scenic detours.

The event was held in support of Arthur Ellis, a Milton Keynes-based charity providing fast, accessible one-to-one mental health support for children, young people and adults. With no waiting lists or thresholds, Arthur Ellis offers vital help when it’s needed most.

Howes Percival has both taken part in and organised the MK 25 Mile Challenge on several occasions over the years, previously raising funds for local charities including MK Foodbank and YMCA. Each walk reflects the firm’s continued commitment to supporting causes that make a meaningful difference in the community.

Simon DeMaid, Employment Partner and Head of the Milton Keynes Office at Howes Percival, said:

We’re proud to support Arthur Ellis and the incredible work they do in our community. As a firm, we’ve grown and evolved over the years, but our commitment to Milton Keynes, its people, its charities and its success story remains at the heart of everything we do. Seeing so many local businesses come together for this challenge was a brilliant reflection of the city’s spirit and generosity.

Jon Manning, Founder and CEO of Arthur Ellis, added:

Challenging, gruelling and absolutely incredible. The funds raised will cover one of our core digital systems for the year, technology we rely on to support over 3,500 children through our one-to-one wellbeing service. We’re so grateful to everyone who walked, donated and made the day such a success.

Donations are still open via the team’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/howes-percival-mk-25-mile-challenge-for-arthur-ellis

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