Axis of Joy
Made for the mission-driven. Powered by joy.
You give everything to the work. The causes, the people, the relentless push to make things better. But who's looking after you? Axis of Joy is a place built for leaders like you — full of the things that refuel, restore, and remind you why you started.
The world needs you well.
Joy isn't a distraction from the work — it's what makes the work sustainable.
Third sector leaders carry a lot. The weight of the news. The pressure of the mission. The feeling that stopping, even briefly, is somehow a betrayal of the work. It isn't. Axis of Joy exists to make that case, and to give you somewhere to act on it.
What's inside
Five places to land. One built today, four on the way.
Your Joy Archive
The stuff that gets you through. Saved, sorted, always there.
The videos, quotes, music, and memories that actually make you laugh. Yours, organised, ready when you need them.
The Inspiration Feed
A daily reminder that the world contains remarkable people.
A curated counter to the doom scroll. Positive news, remarkable stories, proof that good things are happening.
Coming soon
The Delightful Interruptor
Press a button. Get a burst of joy.
Ten minutes of fun, time-limited and guilt-free. You're allowed.
Senior Leader Support
For the people holding it all together.
A dedicated space for established leaders to share, connect, and sustain one another — through proper gatherings, honest conversations, and people who get it.
Emerging Leader Development
For those finding their feet — and their people.
Resources, connections, and events for early-stage leaders.
Who this is for
Axis of Joy is for people working in and around the third sector in the UK — whether you're just starting out or you've been holding things together for decades. If the work matters to you, you belong here.
We're just getting started.
Alpha access
This is an early version of Axis of Joy, available to a small group of people in our network. If you've been given access, welcome — we're genuinely glad you're here. If you haven't and you think we left you out, contact us here.
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