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 £3M 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 3 million
raised for the local community to date
"I had a phone call when I was putting the children to bed – the Axentis Michael Charitable Trust had offered to contribute £32,000 towards Jacob's treatment. My husband came down the stairs and I screamed! "
Nicola Baird, Jacob’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.
"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.
"The trailer funded by Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is proving invaluable to our work providing inclusive cycling using adapted equipment for children and adults alike."
Lin Thomas, Founder of Age-2-Age.
"I’m so grateful to the Trust for helping me fulfil my bucket list."
Jo Phillips, Cancer Fighter.
Recent News
Trust supports Vision North Somerset garden project
The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is pleased to support Vision North Somerset with a donation of £700 towards the development of a new accessible garden space for people living with […]
Axentis Michael 2025 Memorial Ball Raises Over £500,000
The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is proud to announce that the tenth Axentis Michael Memorial Ball, held on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, has raised […]
Trust purchases new wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Frankie and family
In April 2024, the Axentis Michael Trust purchased a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Frankie with a life-limiting condition called Mitochondrial disease. The Trust supported Frankie and his family back in […]
Recent News
Trust supports Vision North Somerset garden project
The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is pleased to support Vision North Somerset with a donation of £700 towards the development of a new accessible garden space for people living with […]
Axentis Michael 2025 Memorial Ball Raises Over £500,000
The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust is proud to announce that the tenth Axentis Michael Memorial Ball, held on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, has raised […]
Trust purchases new wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Frankie and family
In April 2024, the Axentis Michael Trust purchased a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Frankie with a life-limiting condition called Mitochondrial disease. The Trust supported Frankie and his family back in […]
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 […]