Welcome to Aspire’s autumn newsletter, where we’ll be sharing how we’re continuing to intensify our delivery of housing, employment and connectivity support in response to the cost of living crisis faced by many as we approach winter. Read more
Two of Oxfordshire's most enterprising charities, SOFEA Didcot and Aspire Oxfordshire, have joined forces to launch the new ‘No Limits’ Project to support the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership's (LEP) ambitious Social Contract programme. Read more
Six housing and homelessness organisations, local councils and the Lived Experience Advisory Forum (LEAF) in Oxfordshire have collaborated to create the ‘Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance’, as a new partnership of commissioned services embarking on a ground-breaking programme of work, to prevent and resolve homelessness in Oxfordshire. Read more
Aspire has launched Going Forward Together, an emergency appeal to combat the cost of living crisis, with time-limited match funding. Read more
It’s been an exciting start to the summer months, with Aspire selected by new Lord Mayor for Oxford, Councillor James Fry, as a chosen charity for 2022-23, and our CEO Paul attending the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace with his wife, Tori, in recognition of his positive contribution to the community in Oxfordshire, including for his work with Aspire! Read more
Aspire are pleased to share our involvement in ‘Restart Thames Valley’ - a year-long pilot project aiming to work with over 350 prison leavers as they move on from Bullingdon and Bronzefield prisons. Read more
Organised by Aspire Oxfordshire in support of the OIEP, OSEP and OxLEP, ‘The Inclusive Economy in Action’ event took place at the Ashmolean Museum on 4th May 2022, exploring how to realise a more inclusive local economy for Oxfordshire. Read more
‘Getting Oxfordshire Online’ Project partners are delighted to have received financial backing from .UK domain name registry Nominet, whose work as a public benefit company funds an ambitious social impact campaign tackling digital exclusion. Read more
Firstly, we’d like to say: THANK YOU! With your help, last year saw us raise £750,000 through No Going Back. This enabled us to support over 400 individuals and families concerned about their housing situation. We were able to prevent a return to pre-pandemic levels of homelessness and disadvantage, and contributed to the design of a new partnership approach to tackling homelessness in Oxfordshire. Read more
We’re thrilled to share that the new Lord Mayor for Oxford, Councillor James Fry, has chosen to support Aspire in 2022-23. Read more
The Lived Experience Advisory Forum (LEAF), supported by Aspire, has won the award for 'A Stronger Voice' in the Homeless Link annual Excellence Awards! Read more
Photographer Mike Sheil, 75, and former High Sheriff of Oxfordshire Jane Cranston, 70, will be spending 7 nights sleeping in 7 Gainfield churchyards to raise awareness of the challenges and disadvantage young people face today - and vital funds for YoCO and Aspire. Read more
Aspire have collaborated with Oxford Gatehouse to launch a weekly Women's Hub - a space for local women to access personalised support around wellbeing, employment, precarious housing and homelessness. Read more
Aspire have partnered with The Midcounties Co-operative to launch a new enterprise hub in Cowley, for local people and community groups to access enterprise development and employment support and guidance from the Aspire team. Read more
Getting Oxfordshire Online will see Oxfordshire Community Foundation, Aspire and SOFEA tackling the issue of digital exclusion across the county through the refurbishment and redistribution of unwanted laptops. Read more
Aspire were thrilled to join other partners of the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement in showcasing the innovative support provided and adapted for people experiencing homelessness in Oxford, with a visit from HRH The Earl of Wessex. Read more
Aspire are collaborating with The Midcounties Co-operative to deliver our recruitment pathway programme, providing work experience placements for beneficiaries at the Cowley Centre food store. Read more
The 'From Day One' virtual conference on 1st December will explore how organisations can collaborate to better support people who are leaving prison, and reduce reoffending. Read more
The Oxfordshire VCSA is looking to collaborate with key community stakeholders and the local voluntary sector to develop innovative ways of working beyond COVID-19. Read more
With support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Aspire will be able to assist people currently living in temporary accommodation to obtain secure move-on housing options after COVID-19. Read more
Real, meaningful change in the fight against marginalisation, discrimination and racism can only be achieved through action. Read more
Aspire have been able to step up and respond to the effects of COVID-19 with flexible, innovative and collaborative methods to ensure we reach those who need us more than ever. But your continued support will be crucial in the months to come. Read more
The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded Aspire an incredible grant to support the continuation of our homelessness prevention services. Read more
With the support of the Christmas Match Fund, Aspire and other members of the Oxford Homeless Movement can continue crucial homelessness prevention and reduction services across the county. Read on to find out more about the Christmas Match Fund! Read more