About AXIAH
AXIAH Ltd is an expanding UK micro-enterprise providing technology-based consultancy, management services and solutions delivery to professional businesses and government communities, primarily but not exclusively within Defence, National Security and Intelligence domains.
Continually punching above our weight, we have built an excellent reputation and relationships with our customers delivering outputs across multiple engineering disciplines and technical domains.
AXIAH provide expert specialist services in support of government departments, civil agencies, private enterprises, and third sector organisations. Our goal is to responsibly deliver effective and efficient solutions for the continued benefit of our customers and communities.
Mission and purpose
AXIAH provides consultancy, management services and solutions delivery within high-consequence domains through expert technology-based Advice and Resource Augmentation, Process Development and Improvement, Technical Reporting and Documentation, Assurance, Verification & Testing, in order to:
Reduce system safety and security risks early in the lifecycle
Strengthen operational resilience and survivability
Improve sustainability and environmental compliance
Assure interoperability across complex, multi-domain systems
Reduce project, programme, capability, mission and strategic risk
Support evidence-based decision-making
Locations
AXIAH operates throughout the UK, with offices located in Wiltshire and Bristol.
Our head office is located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, off Junction 17 of the M4. The office is easily reached by public transport, less than a 5-minute walk from the train station, with direct trains from Bristol Temple Meads (0h24m) and London Paddington (1h6m).
Our solutions delivery office is located in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, off Junction 19 of the M4 and Junction 1 of the M32. The office is a 10-minute walk from Bristol Parkway train station.
Corporate Memberships / Partnering
Disability Confident Employer (Level 2)
AXIAH are a Disability Confident Committed Employer (DCS030801).
The Disability Confident campaign supports employers to positively change attitudes, behaviours and cultures, increase understanding and to remove barriers to ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
It can also help our people fulfil their potential and contribute fully to our team’s success, and shows that we are serious about equal opportunities including for disabled people.
Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme (Gold Recipient)
AXIAH are an avid supporter of the Armed Forces community, integrating meaningful actions and long-term commitment throughout every aspect of our culture. As a micro-enterprise, our support extends to veterans, reservists, cadets, adult volunteers, and military families, to ensure no member of any armed forces community is disadvantaged.
From inclusive recruitment practices and protected paid leave, to mentoring and flexible working arrangements, we actively seek to not only create a supportive environment but to be an exemplar for other organisations to follow. Our external contributions, including support for disadvantaged cadets and forces employment, further reflect our belief in giving back to those communities beyond our own policies and staff.
Police Industry Charter
AXIAH is a signatory to the Police Industry Charter, a national framework launched in March 2024 to strengthen collaboration between UK policing and industry through shared principles focused on transparency, interoperability, ethical practice, sustainability, and partnership working. The Charter brings policing and industry closer together by promoting open dialogue, encouraging innovation, and supporting skills development to help ensure that products and services delivered to UK policing meet high standards and contribute effectively to public safety.
Fair Payment Code (Gold Award)
AXIAH are gold award holders to the Fair Payment Code, a voluntary code of practice, administered by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner on behalf of BEIS, which sets standards for payment practices between organisations and suppliers.
Paying suppliers or partners promptly and within the agreed payment terms is not only an ethical responsibility but economically beneficial for all parties and the wider economy. Speed and certainty of payment and stable cashflow are essential for all businesses to flourish and grow.
Mental Health at Work Commitment
AXIAH has signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff, and want to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported.
By signing the Mental Health at Work Commitment, AXIAH have committed to achieving better mental health outcomes and a genuine longer-term positive impact on our staff’s wellbeing, joining a growing movement of over 1000 organisations.
Women’s Engineering Society
AXIAH partners with the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), a long established UK charity and professional network that has been inspiring, supporting, and promoting women in engineering since 1919. WES works to help women in engineering fulfil their potential, supports industry in becoming more inclusive, and leads initiatives that raise the profile of women engineers through events, mentoring, professional development, and campaigns that encourage greater gender diversity across engineering and technology.
SME Climate Hub
AXIAH are members of the SME Climate Hub, a global initiative of the We Mean Business Coalition, the Exponential Roadmap Initiative and the United Nations Race to Zero campaign in collaboration with Normative and the Net Zero team at Oxford University.
We have also taken ‘The SME Climate Commitment’, recognising that climate change poses a threat to the economy, nature and society at large, and pledged to halve emissions by 2030, achieve net zero by 2050, and report on progress yearly.
Toilet Twinning
The toilet at our Chippenham office is ‘toilet twinned’ with a latrine in Afghanistan, and our kitchen sink with a tap in Nepal via https://www.toilettwinning.org/ to provide clean water and sanitisation to communities in need.
Our donation will enable their partners to work with local communities to build lifechanging latrines with a strong focus on teaching communities about good hygiene, including handwashing, to stop the spread of infection.
If you would also like to twin your toilet or tap, visit https://www.toilettwinning.org/twin-today/.
Western Regional Defence & Security Cluster
AXIAH is a member of the Western Regional Defence & Security Cluster (WRDSC), which facilitates industry, academia, research and technology organisations (RTOs) and government in sharing ideas and opportunities, promoting collaboration and identifying routes to market.
Swindon & Wiltshire Cyber Cluster
AXIAH are members of the Swindon & Wiltshire Cyber Cluster, a regional group of cyber security SME’s.
The cluster is managed by the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership to collaborate and communicate through to a National level to share opportunities and best practice, and minimise risks to make local businesses more resilient to cyber attacks.
Community First
AXIAH is a supporting business member of Community First, an independent charity that works across Wiltshire and Swindon to strengthen local communities through programmes focused on community development, youth services, employability support, community transport, village hall advisory services, and a wide range of initiatives aimed at creating vibrant communities and brighter futures.
Responsible Delivery Code
Our work is governed by the AXIAH Responsible Delivery Code, which outlines the values, standards and behaviours that ensure we deliver ethically, securely and with the highest professional integrity. It is embedded in every engagement.
Charitable Donations
Charity Name: Police Children’s Fund
Charity Number: 1156903
Charity Activity Summary: Police Children’s Fund is a grant-giving charity supporting police children. We are a proud member of Police Charities UK (PCUK), a unique group of police charities who collaborate for the benefit of serving/former members of UK police forces and their families..
Website Link: https://policechildrensfund.org/
Donation Date: 06/07/2026
Donation Amount: £750.00
Charity Name: Community First
Charity Number: 288117
Charity Activity Summary: Community First works tirelessly to help people overcome challenges in their lives and we are passionate about brighter futures for the diverse range of people who live in the communities we serve. We support young people through our national award-winning ‘youth arm’ Youth Action Wiltshire, including Wiltshire Young Carers Service, Splash, Project Inspire and youth club support. Many of our activities for young people take place at our dedicated outdoor education centres at Oxenwood and Linkenholt.
Website Link: https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/
Donation Date: 23/04/2026
Donation Amount: £60.00
Charity Name: ACCT UK
Charity Number: 305962
Charity Activity Summary: We aim to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities. We do this by using charitable grants to remove financial barriers. Our goal is to amplify the positive impact of Army Cadets in the community.
Website Link: https://acctuk.org/
Donation Date: 02/04/2026
Donation Amount: £315.00
Charity Name: Waste Not Want Not
Charity Number: 1089419
Charity Activity Summary: Waste Not Want Not supports people affected by homelessness, domestic abuse, and financial hardship across North Wiltshire. Providing affordable furniture and household essentials, with its Fresh Start initiative, helping people moving on from homelessness or domestic abuse furnish their homes with dignity.
Website Link: https://waste-not-want-not.org.uk/
Donation Date: 02/01/2026
Donation Amount: £500.00
Charity Name: Community First
Charity Number: 288117
Charity Activity Summary: Community First works tirelessly to help people overcome challenges in their lives and we are passionate about brighter futures for the diverse range of people who live in the communities we serve. We support young people through our national award-winning ‘youth arm’ Youth Action Wiltshire, including Wiltshire Young Carers Service, Splash, Project Inspire and youth club support. Many of our activities for young people take place at our dedicated outdoor education centres at Oxenwood and Linkenholt.
Website Link: https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/
Donation Date: 10/10/2025
Donation Amount: £60.00
Charity Name: Doorway Chippenham
Charity Number: 1137757
Charity Activity Summary: We believe that homeless and marginalized people are capable of change and can only achieve their full potential when offered a safe, supportive, empowering and non-judgmental environment. We work hard to improve the chances of people finding stable long-term accommodation, to prevent the loss of accommodation, and to signpost to other places of support. We provide immediate support including hot food, a shower, clean clothes and internet access, and longer term support by making referrals to other organisations including the Council’s Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker, Housing Options, Turning Point and physical and mental health services.
Website Link: https://doorwayproject.org.uk/
Donation Date: 01/07/2025
Donation Amount: £650.00
Charity Name: Forces Employment Charity
Charity Number: 1061212
Charity Activity Summary: We empower the Armed Forces community with lifelong employment advice and support veterans in the justice system. All our support is provided regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Website Link: https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/
Donation Date: 02/03/2025
Donation Amount: £234.00
Charity Name: ACCT UK
Charity Number: 305962
Charity Activity Summary: We aim to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities. We do this by using charitable grants to remove financial barriers. Our goal is to amplify the positive impact of Army Cadets in the community.
Website Link: https://acctuk.org/
Donation Date: 02/04/2024
Donation Amount: £315.00
Charity Name: ACCT UK
Charity Number: 305962
Charity Activity Summary: We aim to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities. We do this by using charitable grants to remove financial barriers. Our goal is to amplify the positive impact of Army Cadets in the community.
Website Link: https://acctuk.org/
Donation Date: 01/04/2024
Donation Amount: £500.00
Charity Name: AB REME Veterans 80th anniversary
Donation Date: 22/12/2023
Donation Amount: £1,172.00