Let's build a place where everyone can thrive.
Help bring a local building into community use as a welcoming home for education, youth development, skills, family wellbeing and connection.
Proposed Birmingham community hub · View the building photographs and plans.
A permanent home for learning and community life
Axis Educational Trust is working to establish a multi-functional education, youth and community hub in Acocks Green, together with Spring Educational Society and Dialogue Society.
The centre is intended to support children and young people after school, offer adults opportunities to gain skills, help families access support and give neighbours a place to connect. Other local charities and community groups will be able to use space where appropriate, free or at subsidised rates where possible.
It is a long-term plan for a building that can be active throughout the week—not simply a renovation project.
Better access to education
Tuition, exam support, adult learning and supervised study opportunities.
Skills and confidence
Mentoring, careers support, digital skills and opportunities to volunteer.
Stronger connections
Community gatherings, wellbeing support and shared space for local organisations.
Why Acocks Green needs this centre
Our Birmingham partners already deliver valuable activities, but reliance on rented school, church and office spaces limits consistency, capacity and the ability to run programmes alongside one another.
Good programmes, limited space
- Short-term rented venues restrict available days and hours.
- Young people need safe, regular out-of-school learning and development spaces.
- Families need affordable academic support and adult skills opportunities.
- Communities need welcoming places to tackle isolation and build trust.
A joined-up, permanent community hub
- Dedicated, equipped spaces for classes, mentoring and community programmes.
- Activities spanning weekdays, evenings, weekends and school holidays.
- Charities and community organisations working together under one roof.
- Free or subsidised provision for those most in need, subject to funding.
This case for need is based on the partners' existing operating arrangements and stated experience; it does not represent a newly commissioned local needs assessment.
Spaces designed around people, learning and connection
The following are the planned uses and fit-out priorities, not a verified floor plan or confirmation that the building currently contains each facility.
Spaces for tuition, adult courses, workshops and exam preparation.
Computers, Wi-Fi, displays and equipment for practical IT learning.
Adaptable seating and AV for events, youth activities and group meetings.
Fitted units and equipment to support gatherings and community hospitality.
Quiet spaces for pastoral support, guidance and one-to-one conversations.
Workstations, storage and practical facilities for administration and partners.
Heating, cooling and ventilation improvements for year-round use.
Refurbishment and access improvements guided by surveys, permissions and need.
Inside and around the proposed hub
The building, teaching spaces and surroundings shown in the supplied photographs.
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Floor plans and location
Supplied plans and map images are for reference. Boundaries, dimensions and future room uses remain subject to verification.
Something for every age and stage of life
The programme will bring together education, personal development and practical community support, led by experienced delivery partners and local collaborators.
Education and exam success
Homework clubs; English and Maths tuition; SATs, GCSE and A-level support; supervised study; after-school and weekend provision.
Youth mentoring and leadership
Confidence-building, pastoral care, youth leadership, employability guidance, volunteering and positive social opportunities.
Adult learning and employability
Digital and language skills, lifelong learning, CV writing, interview preparation, job-readiness and pathways to training.
Holidays, creativity and wellbeing
Holiday learning, arts and creative activities, sports, enrichment and wellbeing programmes for children and families.
Family learning and support
Parenting workshops, family learning, parent engagement, accessible wellbeing sessions and supportive community activities.
Community dialogue and belonging
Intercultural and interfaith dialogue, community meals, befriending, school workshops and volunteering opportunities.
Activities will be phased in based on demand, funding, staffing, safeguarding requirements and building readiness.
Experience to turn a building into lasting benefit
Founded in 1994, Axis Educational Trust has experience managing education and community facilities and delivering accessible programmes for children, young people, families and adults.
Axis has reported experience with education and community properties in London, Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff, and has delivered tuition, youth mentoring, holiday activities, employability support and family wellbeing programmes. The centre will benefit from a partnership approach with Spring Educational Society, contributing supplementary education and youth programmes, and Dialogue Society, contributing community cohesion and engagement activities.
Figures above describe Axis's wider track record, not activity already delivered at the proposed Birmingham centre.
How this could change lives
Our aim is not just to open doors but to improve learning, life chances, wellbeing and participation. We will report measurable outcomes as programmes begin.
Improved study habits, attainment, confidence and access to academic support.
Stronger aspiration, leadership, wellbeing and readiness for future opportunities.
Greater confidence in digital tasks, employment preparation and lifelong learning.
Stronger parent engagement, positive relationships and access to useful activities.
More volunteering, reduced isolation and greater intercultural understanding.
Consistent use by partner charities and accessible programmes for local residents.
What we intend to measure
These are proposed outcomes and monitoring measures. Annual targets will be set when the premises and delivery plan are confirmed.
Help us raise £330,000 to make it happen
Your donation can help secure the building for long-term community use and fund the work needed to equip it for children, families, adults and local organisations.
The stage allocations below reflect the earlier budget and are awaiting revision to match the £330,000 campaign goal.
Our campaign contribution towards securing a long-term community building. This is not the total agreed property price; other acquisition funding will be required.
Refurbishment, kitchen, temperature control, teaching and community hall furnishings, offices, technology and essential fit-out costs.
How the £150,000 development budget is planned
Repairs, finishes, flooring, decorating and planned improvements.
Improvements to year-round comfort and practical use.
Units, sinks, worktops, appliances and community refreshments.
Classroom tables, chairs, storage and flexible learning set-ups.
Stackable seating, event tables and adaptable group arrangements.
Workstations, cabinets and resources for staff and volunteers.
Computers, networking, displays, projectors and AV equipment.
An initial allowance for checks and unexpected fit-out needs.
Illustrative allocation of the requested £150,000, pending building surveys, contractor quotes, approvals and equipment specifications. Funding allocations may need to change responsibly.
What your support could help provide
Every donation helps build the total fund. These examples show the type of purchases your generosity could help cover—not guaranteed unit prices or restricted sponsorships.
Give today. Build opportunity for tomorrow.
Help create a lasting community resource for children, families and adults in Birmingham.
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Before you donate
Has Axis purchased the building?
Not yet. Axis is progressing a proposed acquisition and this appeal is being launched before the Council's final approval / legal completion. We will update donors as the position develops. Nothing on this page should be taken as confirmation that the property is already owned or that the acquisition is guaranteed.
Can I see the building and its layout?
The building gallery includes exterior and interior photographs, floor plans and location images. These show the proposed property; they do not confirm ownership, approved works or the final programme layout.
Is £185,000 the total cost of buying it?
No. £185,000 is the amount being sought from this crowdfunding campaign towards the acquisition; the wider transaction will require other financing arrangements.
What happens if the acquisition does not proceed?
Before accepting live donations, Axis must publish clear terms explaining whether donations will be refunded or used for an alternative charitable purpose, and how donors will be notified. This policy is awaiting confirmation and should be approved before the checkout goes live.
Can my donation qualify for Gift Aid?
Eligible UK individual taxpayers can allow Axis to claim 25p for each £1 donated. The declaration requires a donor's full name, home address and qualifying tax confirmation. Businesses cannot make Gift Aid declarations for company donations. Tax relief is subject to HMRC rules.
Who will manage and use the centre?
Axis Educational Trust is intended to lead the building project and operations with Spring Educational Society and Dialogue Society among the delivery partners. Suitable community groups and local charities may also access space for public-benefit activities.