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Aspire Wakefield House

Details about Aspire's accessible house in Warrington
Aspire Tewkesbury House

Details about Aspire's accessible house in Warrington
Mark

Mark found there was plenty of support for him in education.
Brian

Brian never asks anyone to do anything he wouldn't do himself.

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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 2020

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 2020

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 2020

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

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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 2020

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

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