Camphill Milton Keynes Communities Welcomes William Blake House Into Its Care 

Camphill Milton Keynes Communities (Camphill MK), a long‑established charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, has exchanged contracts to take on the care and support services of William Blake House, a Northamptonshire‑based charity providing residential support for adults with learning disabilities. 

The transfer is now subject to regulatory approvals, which are expected to be completed within the next couple of months. During that time, Camphill MK’s focus is on providing reassurance and stability for the residents, families and staff of William Blake House following a difficult and uncertain period earlier this year. 

Camphill MK is taking on the service in its entirety, including residents and staff, helping to ensure continuity of care and daily life. There will be no interruption to residents’ support, routines or living arrangements. 

“This transition is about protecting people’s homes, relationships and sense of security,” said Tim Davies, Chief Executive of Camphill Milton Keynes Communities. “Everyone at William Blake House deserves to feel safe, supported and valued, and our priority from day one is to provide that with care, dignity and compassion.” 

William Blake House was founded on the same principles and anthroposophical tradition as Camphill MK, and the two organisations share a common heritage and a values‑based approach to supporting people with learning disabilities — one rooted in community, meaningful activity, individuality, rhythm, belonging, and safe, effective care. 

With more than 40 years’ experience in care and support, Camphill MK was approached as a potential partner because of its shared ethos, strong regulatory record, and organisational stability. Families were clear that a long‑term charitable provider with deep sector experience was needed to help secure the service’s future. 

Elizabeth Sheldon, Chair of Trustees for Camphill MK, said: “I am grateful that Camphill MK is in a strong position, thanks to its leadership and dedicated workforce, to step forward and offer reassurance and protection to a group of people who need stability and care. This change in stewardship has the full support of the Board of Trustees.” 

All current staff are being transferred as part of the transition and will continue their work in Northamptonshire, supporting residents they know well. Camphill MK has also emphasised its commitment to investing in staff, strengthening leadership and governance, and helping to build a sustainable future for the service. 

“This is about much more than organisational change,” Tim added. “It is a long‑term commitment to people, to community and to the belief that people with learning disabilities deserve lives filled with meaning, security, friendship and belonging.” 

Camphill MK will now focus on supporting a smooth transition, working closely with residents, staff, families, commissioners and regulators to provide reassurance in the short term and to build a confident, caring and resilient future for the service.