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Aspirations is our way of keeping in touch with those we work with and those who support us.

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Maddy is swimming for fitness and mental wellbeing

it's been fantastic for my mental wellbeing
Aspire Dragonflies swim the Channel in honour of Gertrude Ederle

Being out in the sea, with my fellow ladies, doing amazing things, we couldn’t have had a better day!
Louise swam the Channel in memory of Gertrude Ederle

Our Relay Channel Swim was amazing!
Isabella is taking on her 4th Aspire Channel Swim

Swimming always makes me feel better, physically and mentally.

Welfare Benefits Advice

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

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

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

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

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