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, a significant new venture for the Charity. In a relatively short space of time Aspire established excellent working relationships with key Parliamentarians and now regularly provides expert opinion on a wide range of issues. In 2009 Alex moved across to manage the Services Team; the department has grown significantly since then, expanding core programmes and adding new services for spinally injured people. This trend looks set to continue, particularly with the current rapid growth in the number of Aspire Houses available.Email Alex Andrew Kell, Assistive Technology Manager Andrew is responsible for our Assistive Technology programme that gives people access to computers, tablets and smartphones regardless of their level of injury. Email Andrew Colleen O'Shea, Welfare Benefits Officer Colleen supports the Welfare Benefits Advice Team with admin, day to day case management and completing benefit claim forms. Email Colleen Jo Grover, Independent Living Advisor Manager Jo manages the Independent Living Advisors and is the Independent Living Advisor in Southport. Email Jo Hari Shah, Welfare Benefits Advice Manager Hari manages the Welfare Benefits and Money Matters services, as well a working on individual cases to support clients with maximising their benefit income and challenging decisions where required. Email Hari Joslyn Kofi-Opata, Senior Housing Officer Joslyn is responsible for the day to day management of Aspire’s houses as well as supporting our housing tenants. Email Joslyn Laura Hagan, Housing Manager Laura manages all aspects of our Housing Programme, as well as providing support to those with housing difficulties and concerns, offering advice, guidance and individual case work to help ensure everyone has a safe, accessible home. Email Laura 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 Francesca 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 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 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 Alex Jewitt, Tenant Support Officer Alex provides ongoing support to all of our tenants. Email Alex Michelle O'Connor, 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 The team How we help Manage Cookie Preferences