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Sunny Days Children’s Fund

September 17, 2026By

 Supporting Joshua’s confidence, dignity and quality of life

Sunny Days Children’s Fund supports children under 18 living with serious illness, disability, terminal illness and other life-limiting conditions.

Our Trustees donated £5,190 to enable them to purchase specialist equipment in the form of Bilateral Mobile Arm Supports for Joshua, a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

As Joshua’s condition progresses, he is experiencing increasing weakness in his shoulders, upper arms and trunk, making everyday tasks more difficult.

His Occupational Therapist recommended the specialist equipment – it will help Joshua use his arms more independently, improve his access to education and technology, reduce fatigue and discomfort, and support his confidence, dignity and quality of life. The equipment will also benefit his family and caregivers.

“This grant is very much appreciated by our trustees and the families we help” – John McClymont, Trustee, Sunny Days Children’s Fund

More about Sunny Days Children’s Fund

Sunny Days Children’s Fund was established in 2006 and supports children and families in Braintree, Essex and across the wider area.

The charity provides practical support to children under 18 living with serious illness, disability, terminal illness and other life-hindering conditions. Its support can include specialist equipment, medical travel, comfort items, home adaptations, crisis grants and respite breaks.

Requests for support can come from families, hospitals, social workers, Occupational Therapists and other professionals. The charity assesses each request carefully to identify practical support for children and their families.

There is more about their work here

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Accessibility Adaptations Help Reuben Return Home

September 17, 2026By

Adaptations support accessibility at home after a life-changing accident

The Axis Foundation is supporting Reuben Sharp, our colleague at Axis CLC, following his serious car accident.

The Foundation’s Trustees have donated towards adaptations to Reuben’s home: specifically towards a stair lift and bathroom conversion to a wet room, helping make his home accessible when he leaves rehabilitation.

“I’m extremely grateful to the Axis Foundation and our Trustees for helping make my home accessible. Being able to return home will mean a great deal to me” – Reuben Sharp

More about Reuben

Reuben is a Trainee Quantity Surveyor working in Axis CLC’s Walsall Division. He suffered a car accident in February 2026 and is now permanently paralysed from the chest down.

Before his accident, Reuben was completing his Quantity Surveying degree at the University of Wolverhampton alongside his work with Axis CLC.

Inspired by the determination Reuben has shown through his recovery, colleagues at CLC have been rallying to support him and his family as he rebuilds his life.

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Positive Network

September 17, 2026By

Our minibus helps members stay connected and independent

Positive Network is a charity providing social activities and practical support, particularly for older members of the Caribbean community in Balham, London.

Our Trustees awarded £2,100 to Positive Network towards purchasing a second-hand minibus. The vehicle will help around 40 members travel to and from the centre, attend outings and hospital visits, and support the charity’s food bank activities.

“This is fantastic news – thanks so much. The ladies are currently taking Ubers, which is expensive but also hard for them to get out of. The minibus is going to make a huge difference, thanks to you. It is a reality now” – Steve Reeves, Positive Network

The charity’s minibus is an important part of its activities. Many members have mobility issues and use walkers or sticks, with at least eight members aged in their 90s. The vehicle enables members to travel to and from the centre and take part in hospital visits, outings and day trips.

The minibus is also used to collect food bank donations for distribution to members. More recently, the group has used its transport to visit schools and share members’ Windrush stories.

More about Positive Network

Positive Network was founded in 2002 and is based in Balham, London. The charity provides a place where mainly older Caribbean people can meet, socialise and take part in activities. Many members are former NHS nurses, and the centre provides an opportunity to connect with others, including members who live alone.

Activities include chair yoga, computer classes and bingo, alongside hot meals, food bank support and social outings. Positive Network also organises outings and food bank distribution for younger members of the Black community.

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Independence and Accessibility for Stacey

September 17, 2026By

A safe, sensory garden brings independence and accessibility to young girl with cerebral palsy.

Stacey has cerebral palsy and has limited opportunities to take part in activities away from home. She enjoys growing fruit and vegetables with her friends at her local day centre.

As Stacey and Susan’s garden at home is currently a large concrete area with little greenery or planting, our Trustees have made a donation towards creating an independent sensory garden at Stacey’s home in Minster on Sea.

Toni Brady, Axis Resident Liaison Officer, applied to the Axis Foundation for support for Stacey and her family, who are Southern Housing residents. Toni met them whilst assisting at their home with their wet room repairs.

The space will give Stacey, her mum Susan and their friends a safe, accessible place to enjoy gardening, socialise and grow fruit and vegetables.

“This garden will give me a lovely space to enjoy with my mum and friends, grow things and spend more time outdoors” – Stacey Webb

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Destination Pond Meadow

September 17, 2026By

Providing training and experience for young people with complex disabilities for future independence

Destination Pond Meadow is a parent and staff fundraising group supporting Pond Meadow School in Guildford, which educates 170 pupils aged two to 19 with severe, profound and multiple disabilities.

Our Trustees donated £5,000 towards an equipped street van where pupils will prepare and serve drinks and snacks, helping them develop independence, practical skills and experience that support future education, training and employment opportunities.

The van will also support activities beyond the school. Plans include taking it to other schools, children’s sports matches and local events, including farmers’ markets. The project will link with local further education opportunities and other catering work experience placements.

“This is fantastic news and it was an incredibly quick decision. We are delighted to have this support for a project that will provide valuable opportunities for our pupils” – Nicola Rutherford, Project Fundraiser

More about Destination Pond Meadow

Pond Meadow School supports 170 pupils aged from two to 19, all of whom have severe, profound and multiple disabilities. More than 70% of pupils also have autism, while some have visual or hearing impairments, physical disabilities and additional medical needs.

Destination Pond Meadow focuses on projects that help pupils develop skills and opportunities for the future. In 2023, the group raised more than £116,000 to transform an old and obsolete food technology room into an adapted training kitchen for pupils.

There’s more about their work here

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Demelza

A Swinging Success at 2026 Alan Curbishley Classic Celebrity Golf Day

July 31, 2026By

 Axis Foundation’s Alan Curbishley Classic Celebrity Golf Day Raises £30,000

The Axis Foundation’s Alan Curbishley Classic Celebrity Golf Day brought together friends, colleagues and supporters for a fantastic day of golf, fundraising and fun – raising an incredible £30,000 through sponsorship, donations, raffles and contributions on the day.

This amazing achievement is thanks to the generosity of everyone who took part and supported the event. The funds raised will help the Axis Foundation continue its work supporting Demelza, our charity partner, alongside supporting our small, local and impactful causes.

The day also provided the opportunity to celebrate another incredible milestone, with the presentation of a £100,000 cheque to Demelza.

The donation will help Demelza continue its vital work supporting children with serious or life-limiting conditions, providing expert clinical care and creating extraordinary moments for children and families when they need it most.

Peter Varney, Chairman of the Axis Foundation, said:

“ We are delighted that this year we will be donating £100,000 to Demelza. That we are able to raise this significant sum for our charity partner is thanks to the incredible support of our many friends who have so generously supported the Axis Foundation at our fundraising events, and to the energy and enthusiasm of Axis employees who have helped us too.

“I know that Demelza is dear to the heart of many – and our donation this year is fantastic evidence of the strength of their affection.

“This exciting news follows on from another milestone we achieved last year: namely the total donations to Demelza by the Axis Foundation topped the £1m mark.

“I am personally very proud that our Foundation has such a significant impact on Demelza’s essential work – improving the lives of children and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions.”

A special thank you to Alan Curbishley

At the top of our thank you list is our wonderful Patron, Alan Curbishley, whose support, generosity and enthusiasm continue to make the event such a success.

Alan kindly lent his name to the tournament and once again gave his time so generously to help make the day memorable for everyone involved.

He also helped bring together an incredible line-up of celebrity guests, including former England footballer and football executive Leslie “Les” Ferdinand, and British athletics legend, broadcaster and motivational speaker Kriss Akabusi.

We are incredibly grateful to Alan for his continued support of the Axis Foundation and for helping us create such a special fundraising event year after year.

Thank you to all our guests, sponsors and supporters

A huge thank you goes to everyone who joined us, supported the event and helped make the day such a success.

We would also like to thank ALL our generous sponsors, including Nxt Gen for sponsoring the golf buggies.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the following friends for their support:

  • Adeva Home Improvements Ltd
  • Axis
  • D M Jones Ltd
  • Elite Fire Solutions Ltd
  • Estec Engineering
  • FFT
  • First Choice Drainage Solutions Ltd
  • Hall & Gertski Wealth Management Ltd
  • Howells Recruitment
  • J E M Construction & Maintenance Ltd
  • John Hayes
  • Martin Arnold Limited
  • P J Mear Ltd
  • Pioneer Site Services Ltd
  • R&O Property Services Ltd
  • Regen Solutions
  • Russell Trew Ltd
  • Heron Joinery
  • Symphony Windows
  • Ultimate Access Solutions Limited
  • VH Electrical (UK) Ltd

Thank you for joining us, embracing the spirit of the day and helping raise vital funds for causes that make a real difference.

Together, we made the Alan Curbishley Classic Celebrity Golf Day a huge success – and we cannot wait to do it all again.

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Friends of Shenstone School

June 17, 2026By

Confidence and Mobility for Children with Severe Learning Difficulties

The Axis Foundation has awarded £4,100 to Friends of Shenstone School to fund a specialist adaptive trike.

“Thank you so much for this incredible support – it will make a huge difference to our children.”
— Olimpia Erdogan
The trike will allow all pupils to participate in physical activity, regardless of ability.
Use of adaptive trikes improves motor skills, balance, coordination, and confidence, while also supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing.
And the donation will benefit all pupils, promoting independence, resilience, and enjoyment through inclusive play
Shenstone School supports children aged 2–11 with severe learning difficulties. Learn more about Friends of Shenstone School here 
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The Sandcastle Trust

June 17, 2026By

Respite for families affected by rare genetic conditions

The Sandcastle Trust supports families affected by rare genetic conditions through tailored wellbeing services, counselling, peer support and vital respite opportunities.

We awarded them £10,000 to contribute towards a bespoke three-bedroom wheelchair-adapted caravan on the Sussex/Kent coast.

This will enable around 312 people each year to access inclusive family breaks, improving mental health, easing pressure on carers, and strengthening relationships in families while reducing isolation and emotional strain.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Axis Foundation for this generous support. This funding will help us expand our respite provision, giving more families the opportunity to reconnect, recharge and create positive memories together in a fully accessible environment. It will make a real difference to families who rarely get the chance to take a break” – Danielle Singleton, Head of Service Delivery & Operations

From a parent

“Our youngest daughter, Bella, is 7 and lives with a rare genetic condition called SCN2A  that causes frequent seizures and affects her development. She needs constant care and monitoring, day and night. Finding somewhere accessible that meets Bella’s needs is a huge challenge. And even when we do, it’s often far too expensive. Because Bella needs her own quiet, controlled space for her equipment and alarms, we can’t share rooms in the way most families can.

That’s why the Sandcastle Trust’s plans for a fully accessible three-bedroom caravan would make such a difference to us.
It would mean Bella could have the space she needs to be safe and comfortable… It would mean we could all go away together, without the stress, without the worry, and actually enjoy time as a family.

It would give us something we don’t often get: the chance to rest, to recharge, and to create precious memories together.”

More about The Sandcastle Trust

Based in East Sussex, The Sandcastle Trust supports families across the UK living with rare genetic conditions, which collectively affect around 3 million people. These conditions often bring complex, lifelong challenges, including high levels of anxiety, social isolation and significant financial pressure, with many families unable to access suitable support or affordable respite care.

Through its Family Respite Service, counselling, peer support and online wellbeing hub, the charity delivers measurable impact. In the past year, 1,076 individuals were supported directly, alongside thousands of online engagements, with 98% of families reporting improved quality of life and 82% reporting stronger family relationships.

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Samuel’s Charity

June 16, 2026By

Recovery and support for seriously ill children in At Home project

Samuel’s Charity supports seriously and terminally ill children and their families with practical, emotional and financial assistance, both in hospital and at home.

We donated £1,000 towards sensory and educational equipment for their At Home project. The project reduces hospital stays and supports families to manage complex care needs more effectively.

““I am very grateful for the support the Axis Foundation donated. It means we can continue to support children going through the worst time of their lives with meaningful and hope-filled support.

“It is often overlooked how much ‘normality’ means to a sick child. Being able to play, to do schoolwork. What it really does is tell the child that there is a tomorrow, that there is hope that this awful time will end. Thank you”– Martin Leib, Trustee

More about the At Home project

The At Home Project supports seriously and terminally ill children to leave hospital safely and continue recovery at home, while ensuring families receive coordinated practical, emotional and financial support. Working in partnership with hospital wards, the service enables a safe transfer home and ongoing care in the community.

Around 15% of children who are medically fit for discharge remain in hospital due to lack of support. The project supports 250–300 children annually and frees up approximately 900 bed days per hospital, enabling 50–100 additional children to access care sooner and reducing costs by around £1.3 million.

Children recover better at home with improved wellbeing and reduced depression. Families also benefit from reduced stress, improved resilience and lower risk of relationship breakdown during prolonged hospital stays.

More about Samuel’s Charity

Based in Dunstable and supporting families across London and the South East, including through St George’s Hospital in Wandsworth, Samuel’s Charity delivers coordinated care that bridges the gap between hospital and home. Its work improves outcomes for children, supports families and reduces pressure on NHS services.
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Grace Cares CIC

June 16, 2026By

Refurbished pre-loved care equipment improves independence, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people

Grace Cares CIC refurbishes and redistributes pre-loved care equipment, often from landfill, supporting vulnerable people while reducing waste and strengthening community care provision.

We provided £12,000 to fund specialist repair tools, safety testing equipment and storage. Our donation helped Grace Cares improve independence, safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, while ensuring essential equipment is available quickly and affordably to those in need. This investment will directly support 250–300 people and benefit a further 400–600 individuals,

“We are incredibly grateful to the Axis Foundation for this transformative support. This funding allows us to increase our capacity, reach more people in need and ensure vital equipment is delivered safely and efficiently to those who rely on it” – Nicky Jones, Fundraising Assistant

More about Grace Cares CIC

Based in Staffordshire, Grace Cares CIC is a not-for-profit organisation committed to making care more sustainable environmentally, socially and financially. By rescuing equipment from landfill and redistributing it through community networks, the organisation generates significant social value while supporting older people, disabled adults and unpaid carers. Its work continues to expand through strong partnerships and growing demand.

There’s more about their work here

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