Impact Reports 2017-2018

Grants Impact Report (click to download)

Housing Impact Report (click to download)

Independent Living Impact Report (click to download)

Welfare Benefits Impact Report (click to download)

Assistive Technology Impact Report (click to download)

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Who is being excluded by digital by default? Don’t ask DWP!

Aspire is concerned about the impact of digital by default on people with spinal cord injury when applying for Universal Credit
Becky's story

Becky said, "My spinal cord injury didn’t stop me meeting new people but at first it did leave me a bit reticent about getting to know them."
Loch Lomond Swim

New for 2019! Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
First ever January Aspire Channel Swim launches

Swim 22 miles in your local pool from 28th January to 22nd April to support people with Spinal Cord Injury.

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Our purpose

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

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.
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.
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.
Technology that could help me

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

Our Housing Programme provides fully accessible properties for people with Spinal Cord Injury 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.
Solent Swims 2019

Starting in Gosport, you will swim 2.5 - 3 miles (depending on the tide) escorted by RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) and kayaks across the Solent. Wetsuits are optional.

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