Read Aspire's summer newsletter to find out more about our latest appeal - and an update on our CEO... Read more
The trustees are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicci Marzec as CEO of Aspire. Read more
Aspire are pleased to share that leading independent recruitment agency Allen Associates have chosen Aspire as their key charity partner for 2023-25. Read more
After over 11 years at Aspire, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire, Paul Roberts, will be stepping down and leaving the organisation in August 2024. Read more
Aspire Oxfordshire is proud to announce the introduction of a pioneering new programme to provide vital employment support for refugees and migrants settling in Oxfordshire. Read more
Aspire Oxfordshire is introducting a new project providing “move-on” support for individuals in supported accommodation to progress to independent living in the private rental sector, part-funded by Oxford City Council. Read more
Browse Aspire's spring newsletter, and find out more about the new projects we're bringing online this year... Read more
Aspire Oxfordshire is collaborating with OSEP, Co-op Futures and CAG Oxfordshire in securing a UKSPF grant to boost social economy growth in Oxford City. Read more
After ten years as Chair and an involvement with Aspire going back to its foundation, Carol Sweetenham will be stepping down as Chair of Aspire's Trustee Board on 28th February, and moving on to Homeless Oxfordshire to take up a role as their Chair. Read more
Paul Roberts will be awarded by High Sheriff of Oxfordshire Mrs Sally Scott at Oxford County Hall in March 2024, in recognition of his achievements as Chief Executive Officer of Aspire. Read more
As we settle into 2024, we thought it was time to share our Aspire origin story with you all. Did you know we started off as door-to-door sales? Have a read here! Read more
Joint open letter from Homeless Oxfordshire, Aspire Oxford, and Connection Support to Suella Braverman MP, Home Secretary (November 2023) Read more
On World Homeless and World Mental Health Day, we're proud to share with you our new Social Impact Report for 2022-23! Read more
We’ve got some fantastic updates to share with you since our last newsletter - but first, a request for your help... Read more
Now spring is here, there are lots of opportunities to get out in the fresh air and start tackling some new goals for the year - and that's exactly what members of our social prescribing group plan to do! Read more
As the year comes to an end, we would love to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the supporters who have - and continue to - enable us to Go Forward Together. Read more
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