Who we are The team Services Alex Rankin, Director of Services Alex did an MA in the History of Cinema and Popular Culture at Exeter University, specialising in pre-1918 films. He has singularly failed to use any of the knowledge gleaned from this course in his career to date. A very short stint in the world of corporate IT convinced him that he'd rather be elsewhere and Alex has worked for not-for-profit organisations ever since. Alex joined Aspire in 2005 to launch their Campaigning work before moving across to manage the Services Team; the department has grown significantly since then, expanding core programmes and adding new services for spinally injured people. Email Alex Alison Barnes, Assistive Technology Manager Alison is responsible for our Assistive Technology programme that gives people access to computers, tablets and smartphones regardless of their level of injury. Email Alison Carly Fetch, Independent Living Advisor Manager Carly manages the Independent Living Advisors. Email Carly Remy Ling, Patient Education Manager Remy looks after the Patient Education Programme Email Remy Anita Goveas, Grants Officer Anita manages Aspire's Grants programme, ensuring people have the wheelchairs that they need. Email Anita Housing Jo Grover, Housing Manager Jo manages the Housing team. Email Jo Amy Henley, Housing Advisor Email Amy Martin Gadd, Tenant Support Officer Email Martin Francesca Barrett, Housing Advisor Francesca offers advice and support to those with housing difficulties in an effort to access adequate accommodation. Email Francesca Elizabeth Deegan, Housing Advisor Elizabeth offers advice and support to those with housing difficulties in an effort to access adequate accommodation. Email Elizabeth Sarah Crawford, Housing Advice Administrator Sarah supports the Housing Advice Team with admin and day to day case management. Email Sarah Welfare Benefits Hari Shah, Welfare Benefits Advice Manager Hari manages the Welfare Benefits and Money Matters services, as well as working on individual cases to support clients with maximising their benefit income. Email Hari Michelle O'Connor, Senior Welfare Benefits Advisor Michelle provides advice and support to people who are concerned about their benefits, or believe they are not receiving their full entitlement. Email Michelle Colleen O'Shea, Welfare Benefits Advisor Colleen provides advice and support to people who are concerned about their benefits, or believe they are not receiving their full entitlement. Email Colleen Phil Kelly, Money Matters Specialist Phil provides advice and support to people who have money or debt issues, helping them take back control of their financial situation Email Phil The team How we help Manage Cookie Preferences