Aspirations

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

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Latest

Aspire’s first Loch Lomond swim is a success!

Six swimmers successfully swam the length of Loch Lomond in a relay.
Santander get on their bikes to support Aspire

After choosing Aspire as charity of the year, 22 cyclists rode 500km across Europe.
From injury to going anywhere I want

Aspire's Welfare Benefits Advice helped John be able to go swimming and motorcycling
From injury to control of his life

Aspire's Welfare Benefits team helped Indeep receive benefits which give him more control over his life

Our purpose

How we support the 50,000 people living with Spinal Cord Injury in 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.
Job vacancies

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

The Aspire Grants Programme is closed to new applications but Your Fund offers an alternative way to raise money to buy equipment.
Help with independent living

Our Independent Living Advisors provide advice and guidance to patients in Spinal Injury Centres
How Assistive Technology can help you

Aspire's Assistive Technology Programme enables everyone, regardless of the level of their spinal cord injury, to independently use a computer.
Accessible housing

Our Housing Programme provides accessible properties for people with Spinal Cord Injury around the UK to be used on a short-term basis
Solent Swims 2019

Starting in Gosport, swim across the Solent escorted by RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) and kayaks
Relay Channel Swim 2020

Swim 22 miles between Dover and France in a team of six. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until they reach France