Aspirations

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

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Gardening at ground level using a wheelchair

Gardening was always a big part of Paul's life. After his spinal cord injury he found ways to adapt so that he could carry on gardening whilst in a wheelchair.
Charities celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2018

On Friday 18th May, Aspire is teaming up with five other spinal cord injury charities to celebrate Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day.
Andrew and Pearce run the Deep RiverRock Belfast Marathon

Andrew and Pearce ran the Deep RiverRock Belfast Marathon because Andrew's father sustained a spinal cord injury
Aspire's Sports Quiz Dinner raises £115,000

The 18th annual Aspire Sports Quiz Dinner was held at Lord’s Cricket Ground, hosted by John Inverdale.

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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.
Our purpose

Spinal Cord Injury has a devastating effect on the 1,200 people who become paralysed each year.
Swimming

From the pool based Aspire Channel Swim to swimming the English Channel as part of a relay team, Aspire is known for its expertise in swimming events.
Job vacancies

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

Tempted by the London Marathon but not quite ready? Take on The Big Half and have a taster of the official London Marathon race route!
Our services

Our services provide the practical support needed by those who sustain spinal cord injuries. Find out more about how we can help take you from injury to independence.
Aspire Grants

Aspire Grants are available to anyone living in the UK or Ireland with a Spinal Cord Injury to help purchase essential equipment.
Technology that could help me

Aspire's Assistive Technology Programme enables everyone, regardless of the level of their injury, to independently use a computer.
Help with independent living

The Aspire Independent Living Advisors work in the Spinal Cord Injury Centres, providing advice and guidance to the patients and ensuring they get the support and services they need.
Help with accessible housing

Our Housing Programme provides fully accessible properties around the UK that can be used on a short-term basis whilst someone is adapting their own property or hunting for a permanent home.

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