Innovation Founders play a crucial role in making possible exciting new projects and commissions that make our Festival unique. Their support enables us to deliver high-quality artistic experiences that everyone can enjoy.

We are grateful to all the Innovation Founders who have contributed to previous editions of the Festival, helping us to continually inspire and engage audiences.

The Place Between by Rebecca Louise Law, with soundscapes by Jason Singh (IF: 2023)

There are three levels of Innovation Founders:

Pioneers
IF you want to help us be at the forefront of commissioning new work for the Festival and have a quest for breaking new ground, you are a Pioneer. We suggest a minimum donation of £3,300 and in return we offer you our dreams - share in the unique and new ideas we are developing with artists to feature as part of the Festival.

Adventurers
IF you want us to bring something extraordinary to Milton Keynes that will make you stop, think and ask ‘how did they do that?’ you are an Adventurer. We suggest a minimum donation of £1,650 and in return we will surprise you.

Explorers
IF you want us to give you a feast of cutting-edge culture, fun and spectacle, you are an Explorer. We suggest a minimum donation of £550 and in return we will make you smile.

To discuss becoming an Innovation Founder, please contact Cat Moore, Executive Director on cat.moore@stables.org or 01908 280831 or download the application form below.

Download Information Sheet & Application Form

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We are grateful to all our 2025 Innovation Founders to date:

Pioneers
Dame Ann Limb DBE DL
McCann Family Charity

Adventurers
Penny and John Best
Ruth and Steve Hasson
Laura and Christian Keen
Steve, Louise and Olivia O'Hara
Lynette Ryals OBE
John and Francesca Skelton DL
Rupert and Milly Soames DL
Alison Stainsby
The Anson Charitable Trust

Explorers
Melanie Beck MBE DL and Walter Blairman
Monica Ferguson
John and Ursula Lewis
Mary Hartley and Peter Hall
Nick and Pippa Kirkbride
Marian Livingstone
Paul and Moira North
Alan Oddie and Rachel Medill
Tim Roxburgh
Jacky and Colin Scott
Lord and Lady Scott
Gamiel Yafai