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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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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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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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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.
More here

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MammaKind

June 16, 2026By

New van delivers essential items to families

MammaKind is a baby bank dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty for families with children under six.

Our grant of £5,000 helps MammaKind buy a dedicated delivery van for their “Bundles of Joy” project. The investment will enable the charity to deliver essential items directly to families in need, benefiting around 3,000 people in the first year, reducing financial pressure, improving wellbeing and giving children the best start in life.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Axis Foundation for this generous support. Having our own van will transform how we deliver our Bundles of Joy, allowing us to reach families faster and more efficiently.

“It means we can focus our resources where they are needed most — supporting children and parents through incredibly challenging circumstances. This donation will make a lasting difference to the families we serve” – Kirsty Lowe, Founder

More about MammaKind

Based in Lewisham, London, MammaKind is a baby bank dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty for families with children under six. Through its core “Bundles of Joy” service, the charity provides tailored packages of essential items — including nappies, clothing, toys, books and larger equipment such as prams and cots — working in partnership with over 40 frontline organisations including social workers, midwives and children’s centres.

With child poverty reaching up to 37% in the boroughs it serves, MammaKind’s work delivers measurable impact, with the majority of families reporting improved wellbeing, reduced financial stress and greater engagement with support services. The charity plays a vital role in improving health, development and long-term life chances.

There’s more here

 

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Holm Place Anglers

June 16, 2026By

Providing outdoor activity and inclusive community engagement through fishing

Holm Place Anglers provides free fishing experiences to children and adults, supporting wellbeing, confidence and access to nature through inclusive, community-led activities.

The Axis Foundation contributed £790 to fund seating equipment, aerator pumps, volunteer DBS, scaffold boards, and wood to repair broken seats. This will support around 300 1-hour fishing sessions in 2026, improving access to structured outdoor learning, promoting wellbeing and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all participants.
“Thank you to all at Axis for the very kind donation to our fishing club. This funding will help make a real difference to the children and families we will now be able to support and provide these valuable experiences” – Neil Ballard, Chairman

More about Holm Place Anglers

Located in Swale, Kent, Holm Place Anglers is a volunteer-led initiative that has been delivering inclusive fishing opportunities since 1977. The organisation works closely with local schools, including SEN provision, and continues to provide free fishing that supports mental health, learning and community engagement for all.
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Enhanced Quality of Life for George

April 28, 2026By

Specialist equipment enhances mobility, health and quality of life for George

George Tappenden lives with spinal muscular atrophy and continues to inspire others through advocacy, fundraising and raising awareness of disability inclusion and accessibility.

We donated £11,000 to purchase a specialist Innowalk for George. This piece of equipment enables George to get into a standing position and move his legs. It helps him with many physical functions including bone density, lung capacity, circulation and overall wellbeing.

“This is the best news ever. We are beyond grateful to the Axis Foundation for supporting George once again and helping him access the equipment he needs to stay strong, healthy and active” – Lucy Frost, Co-founder of TreatSMA and George’s mother

Our support will benefit George directly and also enable a second child to benefit: George’s current equipment will be donated, extending the impact and supporting another family in need.

More about George

Based in Kent, George has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities and received national recognition, including a National Diversity Award and a BAFTA for his advocacy work.

The Axis Foundation previously supported George with £3,000 towards his first mobility chair at the age of just two, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to improving his independence and quality of life.

You can read about our first donation here

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Family Support through Specialist Equipment

March 31, 2026By

Specialist Equipment Provides Lifeline for Young Boy and his Family

Axis Site Supervisor Christian Florin Bagacian applied to the Axis Foundation through our Eyes and Ears initiative, on behalf of resident Gemma Wilson and her son Harvey Turrell in Sidcup.

While delivering works to adapt the family home, Christian identified urgent needs as Harvey receives end-of-life care.
The Axis Foundation awarded £1,750 to fund a specialist buggy, storage solutions, and custom footwear, alongside additional financial support for the family. These items will significantly improve daily care and mobility.
“Thank you so much for all your support on this good cause. Harvey’s mum received the news with such great happiness and gratitude for everything that we have done for them” — Christian Florin Bagacian

More about Harvey

Harvey lives with multiple severe conditions, including Cri du Chat syndrome, profound learning disability, microcephaly, hypotonia, and sight impairment. He currently lacks suitable footwear due to delays in clinical decisions, limiting his ability to practise walking and standing. The buggy will support safe mobility, while storage will help manage essential medical equipment.
The support will ease physical and emotional strain on Harvey’s mother, particularly during temporary relocation while home adaptations are completed. It also ensures Harvey can move safely and comfortably.
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We’ve donated £1m to Demelza!!

December 17, 2025By

Axis Foundation celebrates donating £1m to Demelza in 2025

This year, the Axis Foundation marks a milestone: we have donated a total of £1m to Demelza, our charity partner.

That we have achieved this amazing figure in our 16-year history of giving is – in huge part – a tribute to the generosity of our supporters who have donated so generously, and our volunteers to have given their time to raise funds for our charity partner.

These words come direct from Demelza to you!

“This year, Demelza is proud to be supporting over 2,700 children and family members. Each day, we strive to reach more children living with serious or life-limiting conditions, while continuing to strengthen the care and support we already provide to families who rely on us.

“Everything we do is made possible by the kindness and commitment of our supporters. As a charity, we exist because of you – your generosity fuels every moment of care, every family visit, and every smile we help create, every bit of sunshine we bring into a child’s life.

“During our partnership with the Axis Foundation, this remarkable charity has donated over a phenomenal £1 million to us!

“As more children are living longer with increasingly complex medical needs, the demand for our services continues to grow. With your help, we’re determined to be there for every extraordinary child and family who needs our extraordinary care – today, tomorrow, and into the future.

“From all of us at Demelza, a heartfelt thank you to the Axis Foundation. Your belief in our work means more than words can say. Your unwavering passion, your creativity, and compassion have never failed to inspire us. The energy you bring to every fundraising effort and the dedication you show year after year truly make a difference. No act of support is ever too small – each one helps transform lives” – Lavinia Jarrett, Chief Executive Officer

 

“We are truly honoured and deeply grateful for the incredible support the Axis Foundation has shown us over the years. Reaching the milestone of raising and donating over £1 million is a remarkable achievement.

“Your commitment has improved the lives of countless children and their families across Kent and south east London, and we’re so proud to have you as part of our journey” – Louise Earl, Corporate Accounts Partnership Manager

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Makeovers and Marathons

December 17, 2025By

Our Volunteers Support Demelza

These are just a few examples of how Axis employees support our charity partner Demelza!

Axis volunteers conducted a garden makeover at Demelza’s hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent. They helped to tidy up the gardens by weeding and clearing paths, and set up Christmas trees, a gingerbread house archway and an inflatable Christmas dinosaur.

Our Kate Thomson (Social Impact Coordinator) ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise funds for Demelza and also hosted a Cake Sale.

Axis Volunteers restored the memorial garden at Demelza Hospice in Sittingbourne ahead of the charity’s annual Memorial Weekend – a meaningful event for bereaved families.

And some of our Axis people bravely took part in the 26.2-mile challenge of the 2025 London Marathon, raising £4,500 for Demelza.

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