Welcome to the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust

LOCAL PEOPLE, LOCAL CAUSES, LOCAL GIVING

Providing financial support to those who need it the most, in and around Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset.

The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is a local charity, for the local community created in loving memory of Weston-super-Mare hotelier and businessman, Axentis Michael, who passed away in 2003.

The Trust has raised and donated in excess of £2M since its formation, with major beneficiaries including Weston Hospicecare, Weston Hospital Children’s Ward and multiple local families and children with life-restricting conditions who have needed treatment not covered by the NHS.

The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust also supports and donates funds to local groups, charities and organisations who work to support the local community.

Over 2 million

raised for the local community to date

"I’m so grateful to the Trust for helping me fulfil my bucket list."

Jo Phillips, Cancer Fighter.

We are greatly appreciative to the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust who, through their charity, allowed us to send Aiden on an intense occupational therapy course which was designed around magic (Breathe Magic). The course is for children with hemiplegia and, through the learning of magic, it encourages them to try to do the everyday things they struggle with - fastening buttons, cutting food, shoe laces etc. Without the Trust we would not have been able to send him. Thank you to everyone at the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust.

"Without this wonderful donation, we wouldn’t have been able to purchase this specialist chair, which really will make an enormous difference to our patients."

John Bailey, Director of Patient Care at Weston Hospicecare.

"Thank you for enabling our family to have the freedom to do what many families take for granted. We are so grateful to the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust for their generous contribution, which will make a huge difference to Phoebe’s quality of life."

Charlotte Small, Phoebe’s Mum.

"Thank you for enabling our family to have the freedom to do what many families take for granted."

Emma, Isabella’s Mum.

"I had a call from the Trust who said they were going to cover the rest of the costs I needed for my treatment - I couldn’t believe it. It would have taken me another three or four years, at least, to raise enough money."

Kevin Binding, Stroke Survivor.

Recent News

Supporting Grief Encounter by funding much-needed new equipment

Earlier this year, The Trust supported Grief Encounter, a charity that helps bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close. Axentis […]

7th March 2025

Trust funds specialised reading books to support disadvantaged adults on their reading journey

Read Easy North Somerset offers a reading coaching service delivered by trained volunteers, using the established 'Turning Pages' programme developed by the Shannon Trust. They have successfully helped numerous adults […]

1st February 2025

Funding equipment upgrade for The Samaritans of Weston Super Mare and North Somerset

In November 2024, The Trust supported The Samaritans of Weston Super Mare and North Somerset by funding and supplying them with 20 new state-of-the-art headsets to help their volunteers and […]

5th December 2024

Recent News

Supporting Grief Encounter by funding much-needed new equipment

Earlier this year, The Trust supported Grief Encounter, a charity that helps bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close. Axentis […]

7th March 2025

Trust funds specialised reading books to support disadvantaged adults on their reading journey

Read Easy North Somerset offers a reading coaching service delivered by trained volunteers, using the established 'Turning Pages' programme developed by the Shannon Trust. They have successfully helped numerous adults […]

1st February 2025

Funding equipment upgrade for The Samaritans of Weston Super Mare and North Somerset

In November 2024, The Trust supported The Samaritans of Weston Super Mare and North Somerset by funding and supplying them with 20 new state-of-the-art headsets to help their volunteers and […]

5th December 2024

The Trust funds new laptops for client support team at Penny Brohn UK

The 2023 Axentis Michael Memorial Ball raised vital funds for many brilliant charities within the local area. During the fundraising event, we were informed by one of our guests about […]

12th September 2024
Registered Charity Number: 1116441 | Contact Us| Cookie Policy| Privacy Policy