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From injury to independence in an Aspire House

Melvyn couldn't go back to his house after his spinal cord injury and says the Aspire house has been a godsend
From injury to living in his own flat

Aspire's Welfare Benefits Advice Service helped Ben with his DLA and PIP which meant he could buy an accessible flat
Aspire Solent Swimmers

Read the personal stories of brave Aspire fundraisers who have taken on our Solent challenge.
The 20th anniversary Aspire Channel Swim kicks off!

Sign up to swim for free in your local pool to help people with Spinal Cord Injury

Aspire Solent Swimmers

Read the personal stories of brave Aspire fundraisers who have taken on our Solent challenge.
Loch Lomond Swim 2020

Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
Henley Classic Swim

A 2.1km (1.3 miles) up-river swim along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta, the swim traditionally starts at dawn with a torch-lit procession to the riverbank.
Aspire Channel Swim 2019

Swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) in your local pool over 12 weeks and help raise money to support people with Spinal Cord Injury.
River Arun Swim 2020

Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a complimentary breakfast and beautiful summer swim on the River Arun.
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
Loch Ness Swim 2020

Dive in to the largest body of fresh water in the UK and brave the chilly temperatures of Loch Ness.
Great Swims 2019

The Great Swims are the UK's most popular outdoor swims and provide a fantastic opportunity to swim outdoors in historic and scenic locations across the UK