http://www.axisfoundation.orgLatest content from axis_foundation.en-gbhttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=1&news=0:50965&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=1&news=0:50965&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/cact-estate-sessions_46948_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=1&news=0:50965&tid=rss190179Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:33 GMTThe Axis Foundation and partners, CACT, deliver football and a range of other sports on estates across Greenwich in order to keep young people off the streets.CACT Greenwich Community CSR Young people esthttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50926&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50926&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/sport-4-life-thumbnail_46854_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50926&tid=rss294254Wed, 01 May 2013 12:26:21 GMT The Axis Foundation has supported the award winning charity, Sport 4 Life, funding their ‘Be Positive’ programme that is changing the lives of disadvantage young people through structured educational and development activities. The programme targets 13 – 25 year olds who have struggled at school, endured difficult home lives, or developed behavioural issues. It helps them achieve something tangible, building their confidence, developing life skills, improving health and gain qualifications. Over the next 12 months 90 disadvantaged young males will directly benefit from the Foundation sponsored project, while the community as a whole will benefit from increased positive engagement of youths and subsequent reductions in youth unrest and anti-social behaviour. Educational workshops focus on key inner city issues such as alcohol, drugs, sexual health and knife crime, and are designed to improve the behaviour, attitudes, and self-esteem of the young people engaged. The Axis Foundation’s donation will also purchase much needed educational resources...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50924&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50924&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/demelza-thumbnail_46852_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50924&tid=rss294254Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:22:47 GMT Thanks to the generosity of Axis people over £63,000 has been donated this (financial) year to support the care provided by Demelza to children with life limited illnesses. The money raised has ‘adopted a nurse’, full time for one year, to care for children suffering from terminal illnesses and to provide respite and support for their families. Axis’ funded nurse Emily, visits children and their families at home to administer medication, help with physiotherapy, bring a little fun to the children or just to be a good listener for parents, making life a little more bearable. Sadly, but importantly she also helps manage end of life arrangements.    Who could argue that any amount of extra comfort offered to a suffering child is worth its weight in gold, let alone fairy cakes, running shoes, wigs, black ties, golf balls, waxing strips, raffle tickets or the multitude of other creative ways in which...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50881&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50881&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/shootingstar-chase-thumbnail_46516_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50881&tid=rss294254Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:48:37 GMT Shooting Star CHASE Children’s Hospice charity has received £1,140 from the Axis Foundation to help support ten three-hour visits through their Hospice at Home initiative. The Hospice at Home scheme enables children approaching the end of their life to receive care in their homes, where they have familiar surroundings, their family and their own home comforts. These home visits provide some normality and greater independence for the families, whilst offering the same medical, nursing and therapeutic care as received in the hospices. Originally two separate charities, the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice and CHASE Hospice for children, now the two have merged together to care for over 600 families living all across western London, Surrey and West Sussex who have a child or teenager not expected to reach their nineteenth birthday. Elaine Conisbee, Interim Director of Care at Shooting Star CHASE says: “Care is constantly changing and we need to be flexible and...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50675&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50675&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/trinity-thumb_45637_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50675&tid=rss294254Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:38:34 GMT Funds donated by the Axis Foundation are helping a hospice in South London support over 2,000 terminally ill patients and their families with end of life care. Helping people ‘live every moment’ is the aim of Trinity Hospice, which provides inpatient and home care to people with a range of conditions, from cancer to neurological illnesses, as well as respite and education services to their families. Trustee, Mick Hayes said about the donation: “Providing care for members of our community is at the heart of the Axis Foundation’s objectives. We see Trinity’s specialist services as vital to improving the quality of life for sufferers and helping them through the medical choices and stages or their illness.” The Hospice is majority funded by charitable donations, such as the £5,250 from the Axis Foundation which was used to purchase 1 pressure relieving mattress for the inpatient centre. “Many patients are admitted to us...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50854&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50854&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/tyndle-thumb_46340_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50854&tid=rss294253Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:31:50 GMT A charity providing temporary accommodation for homeless families, has received £1200 from the Axis Foundation to purchase furniture and equipment for a new summer house. Tylden House shelters around sixteen families who have nowhere else to go. The property lacks a communal area for the residents or any additional space where the families and children can socialise with each other and spend time away from their small bedsits. The Axis Foundation’s donation has purchased fold down tables, adult and children’s chairs, a children's play table, pin board, white board, and a children's tidy unit for the new summer house that will be used for coffee mornings, meetings, activities and a play area for children. Axis operatives and sub-contractors also volunteered their time to prepare the ground work and lay foundations before erecting the summer house themselves which saved their project a further £1000. Project Manager for Tylden house, Janet Syme says:  ‘The Foundation...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49067&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49067&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/C/cp_39547_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49067&tid=rss294254Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:38:47 GMTThe Axis Foundation is supporting a specialist education programme children with Cerebral Palsy.http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50508&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50508&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/D/tae-logo_44982_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:50508&tid=rss294253Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:30:43 GMT Two new after school clubs have received funding from the Axis Foundation, providing an outlet for creativity and energy and a safe environment for children to learn new skills and socialise. The Art and Tae Kwando clubs are being organised by the Woodside School in Bexley, which supports 215 children with Autism and learning difficulties. “In addition to the challenges our pupils face with their disabilities, most come from families deemed as financially disadvantaged, which adds additional barriers to them accessing activities outside of school” explained Woodside’s head teacher, Audrey Chamberlain. Funding from the Axis Foundation has enabled the two clubs to be launched, it has been used to purchase IT equipment for the art club and safety equipment for the Tae Kwando club. The school approached Axis’ charity after their Government funding was cancelled and they had to use their surplus capital on classroom safety improvement, removing their ability to provide...http://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49990&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49990&tid=rsshttp://www.axisfoundation.org/Files/AXI/JPG/A/A/C/children_42738_1.jpghttp://www.axisfoundation.org/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:49990&tid=rss294253Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:50:24 GMT Community training and personal development organisation, Elevating Success, received £2,500 from the Axis Foundation to deliver a ten day activity programme for disadvantaged young people in the Croydon area. The club will provide thirty five, 8 – 16 year olds with a structured programme of indoor and outdoor activities, such as laser quest, a zoo trip, a team building day, sporting activities and museum trips, which they otherwise would not be able to access. Organiser Andrew Brown explained “Children from economically disadvantaged families often have low aspirations, poor role models and can become disconnected from society, which on occasion leads to social exclusion and anti-social behaviour. Our club programme promotes social interaction, a healthy life style and learning, which we believe will help build the children’s motivation, self confidence and self-esteem”. The club takes place over the school holidays, a period that can prove particularly problematic for working families or those who struggle...