Vent-Axia Kicks Off Charity Football Tournament in Support of Cancer Research UK

Ventilation leader Vent-Axia brought together leading building design professionals for an action-packed Charity Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament on Thursday 20th March in Shoreditch, London, in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Hosted by Vent-Axia at the world-class Powerleague in Shoreditch, the tournament saw eight teams battle it out, in a five-hour fiercely contested football tournament. Vent-Axia’s Football Tournament raised a total of £1,625 for Cancer Research UK, the company’s charity of the year for 2025, thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended.

Companies

The event welcomed 70 industry professionals comprising eight teams featuring players from the following companies: Chapmanbdsp, XCO2, WSP, WP3, Etch Associates, Cudd Bentley, Bryden Wood, and lastly Vent-Axia.

The tournament showcased impressive skill and sportsmanship, with an intense series of matches culminating in a nail-biting final between Cudd Bentley and XCO2, with Cudd Bentley finally lifting the trophy. Meanwhile, Chapmanbdsp secured the Plate after a hard-fought match against runners-up Vent-Axia. Every player taking part generously donated to Cancer Research UK. 

Shaan Patel, Cudd Bentley’s team captain, comments: “We were thrilled to win the tournament. It was a fantastic day, bringing together industry colleagues in a fun and competitive setting while raising money for Cancer Research UK, such an important cause. A huge thank you to Vent-Axia for organising this brilliant event.”

Auction

Alongside the on-pitch action, Vent-Axia ran an exclusive charity auction, featuring a raft of prizes to further support Cancer Research UK. Among the standout items were VIP tickets to Brands Hatch for the British GT Championships, offering an exclusive SRO Club experience including gourmet hospitality and behind-the-scenes access. Meanwhile, football fans had a chance to bid for a Premium Matchday Experience at Tottenham offering unlimited food, a complimentary half-time bar, and premium lounge access. 

Also, up for grabs was the Vent-Axia PureAir Room 500X air purifier with CodiKoat, a cutting-edge seven-stage air purification system designed to improve indoor air quality at home or in the workplace. Plus, a powerful JBL Flip Essential 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, generously donated by Lindab, and an Eco Show 5 (newest Gen), kindly donated by Diffusion, which features a 5.5” display allowing users to stream music, programmes, podcast and much more.

Exciting dimension

The auction added an exciting dimension to the tournament, helping to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. In the last 50 years, Cancer Research UK has helped double survival in the UK. The charity is working towards a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

Sharon Baldwin, Cancer Research UK fundraising spokesperson, comments: “Thanks to the dedication and generosity of supporters like Vent-Axia, for over 120 years we’ve been making discoveries that have saved countless lives, and which benefit millions of people around the world. 

“We can’t thank Vent-Axia enough for organising this Powerleague 5-a-side football event and everyone who is taking part enough for helping us to fight over 200 types of cancer. Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but all of us can support the research that will beat it.”

Research

The money raised will help Cancer Research UK carry out world-class research into the prevention, detection and treatment of more than 200 types of cancer. For example, as little as £25 can help kit out Cancer Research UK’s labs; £100 could help spot cancer earlier; £500 can provide cancer support; and £1,000 could help test potentially life-saving treatments and find the most promising new cancer drugs.

Alexis Roberts, Channel Marketing Manager at Vent-Axia, comments: “Vent-Axia is proud to support Cancer Research UK as our Charity of the Year and we were delighted to have them at the event to share more about the incredible work they do. By backing this amazing organisation we hope to contribute to breakthroughs that bring us closer to a world where cancer no longer has such a profound impact on our lives. It was fantastic to see the camaraderie among the teams and how, through our hospitality event, football brought everyone together to make a real difference. I even had players asking if they could sign up for next year’s event already!”

Barbecue

To round off a fantastic day players enjoyed a delicious barbecue and refreshments. Meanwhile, each participant took home as a gift a Vent-Axia bamboo eco water bottle (Mr Bamboo Cup) which is recycled, reusable and recyclable, with a mangrove tree planted for each bottle purchased.

For those who would like to support Cancer Research UK, donations can be made here: Vent-Axia Powerleague 5-a-side Football Tournament