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  • Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Join a relay team to swim the 22 miles from the UK to France. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until the team reaches France. Read more

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    River Arun Swim 2026

    Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a beautiful swim along the River Arun. Read more

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Swim for Aspire

Whether you’re new to swimming or are looking for your next challenge, the Aspire Swim Series offers you the chance to take part in a range of exciting and challenging swims, both indoor and outdoor.  Since 2009 Aspire has led the way in open water swimming within the charity sector.

Bristol Channel Swim 2026

Bristol Channel Swim 2026

Take on the 24 mile swim from Ilfracombe to Swansea Read more

Start: 1st August, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 31st August, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 5th November, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: 1 The Quay, Ilfracombe

Hellespont 2026

Hellespont 2026

Swim from Europe to Asia, navigating one of the busiest shipping channels in the world. Read more

Start: 1st August, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 1st September, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 29th January, 2025

Updated: 16th October, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: 2 tekke sok, Canakkale,

Swim Serpentine 2026

Swim Serpentine 2026

Swim the Serpentine in the centre of London Read more

Start: 19th September, 2026 at 9:00am

End: 19th September, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 29th October, 2024

Updated: 30th December, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: The Serpentine, London

Red Sands Forts Swim 2026

Red Sands Forts Swim 2026

Swim from the Red Sands Forts back to the Kent coast Read more

Start: 1st July, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 30th September, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 30th August, 2024

Updated: 30th December, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: Tankerton Beach, Whistable, CT5 2BE

Sealand Swims 2026

Sealand Swims 2026

Swim from the Principality of Sealand back to the Suffolk coast Read more

Start: 1st June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 15th October, 2026 at 12:00am

Published: 11th October, 2021

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Laura Haynes

Location: Undercliff Road, Felixstowe, IP11 2AG

Aspire Solent Swimmers

Aspire Solent Swimmers

Read the personal stories of brave Aspire fundraisers who have taken on our Solent challenge. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2019

Author: Holly Onslow

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  • Edel's Relay Channel Swim was her ultimate swim event

    Edel's Relay Channel Swim was her ultimate swim event

    Swimming the Channel has made me feel whole

  • Royal Windsor Triathlon

    Royal Windsor Triathlon

    Start your summer strong at one of the UK's most iconic multisport events.

  •  Saucony London 10k

    Saucony London 10k

    A closed-road route through the heart of the capital

  • Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

    Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon

    Run through the royal grounds of Hampton Court Palace

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    Our free advice service provides advice and support to people with Spinal Cord Injury

  • Solent Swims 2026

    Solent Swims 2026

    Swim the Solent to the Isle of Wight

  • Job vacancies

    View current job vacancies at Aspire, a national charity providing practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury.

  • Our purpose

    Our purpose

    How we support the 105,000 people living with Spinal Cord Injury in the UK

  • Accessible Housing

    Accessible Housing

    Our Housing Programme offers temporary accessible housing for people with Spinal Cord Injury around the UK

  • Contact Us

    Contact details for Aspire and all of our services. We always welcome feedback, comments or drop in to us any time, day or night and we'll be happy to see you.

  • Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Relay Channel Swim 2026

    Join a relay team to swim the 22 miles from the UK to France. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until the team reaches France.

  • Grants

    How to apply for a grant

  • River Arun Swim 2026

    River Arun Swim 2026

    Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a beautiful swim along the River Arun.

  • Great Run Series 2026

    Great Run Series 2026

    From 5km runs to half marathons, the Great Run Series has something for everyone.

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