Paul Roberts: Chief Executive Officer Expand Paul is a Director of Aspire’s trading company as well as the Chief Executive Officer of Aspire, reporting directly to the Charity’s board of trustees. Paul joined Aspire in 2012 and has been at the forefront of significant organisational growth. He is also co-Chair of Oxfordshire’s multi-agency Housing & Homelessness Group, a co-founder of the Oxford Homeless Movement, a Director of Makespace Oxford (Community Interest Company), a Director of the Oxfordshire Social Entrepreneurship Partnership (OSEP CIC), and a Trustee of ‘Flo’s the Place in the Park’ (a charitable Community Benefit Society). Prior to joining Aspire, Paul was a British Diplomat for six years. Paul previously volunteered at Asylum Welcome in Oxford and as a Generalist Adviser for the Citizens’ Advice Bureaux. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy. Email Paul
Ian Adshead: Chief Operating Officer (Enterprises) Expand Ian is responsible for the operational management of Aspire's enterprise businesses. Prior to joining Aspire in 2011, Ian has 22 years experience working in the armed forces and 3 years in human resources and recruitment. Contact Ian for further information about enterprise contracts for grounds and property maintenance, new business or social enterprise consultancy. Email Ian
Paul Reid: Head of Homelessness Programmes Expand Paul has been at Aspire for 4 years and has over 16 years' experience of frontline activity in housing, homelessness, direct access day centres, residential treatment and employment support. Paul leads on Aspire's housing and homelessness projects in partnership with other agencies to tackle our community's growing homeless crisis, including the Trailblazer homelessness prevention project and our new supported housing and city centre hub initiatives for rough sleepers. Email Paul
Dominique Cadiou: Head of Fundraising and Communications Expand Dominique is responsible for all fundraising, communications and marketing activity at Aspire. This includes fundraising from trusts, foundations, companies and individuals as well as events and appeals. Email Dominique
Nikki Aitchison: Head of Employment Development Projects Expand Nikki leads on Aspire's ETE projects and our sport & activity project, 'STRIVE'. Nikki has years of frontline experience working within the homelessness sector, drug & alcohol rehabilitation and using strengths-based approaches to help people overcome barriers and reintegrate back into the community. Nikki believes strongly in bringing people with lived experience to the heart of decision making within the sector. Contact Nikki for anything related to ETE (education, training & employment) projects, or our sports and social inclusion activities. Email Nikki
Christina Rofique: Head of Youth Services Expand Christina has been at Aspire for 5 years and has over 20 years frontline experience of supporting teenagers and young adults. Christina leads on the Unlocking Potential project in partnership with other local young people's organisations. She also leads on the Our House supported housing project in Witney, providing affordable housing and employment opportunities. Christina is continually working to improve the opportunities and outcomes for young people in our community. Most recently Christina is working closely with Aspire's recruitment team to deliver the Kickstart initiative to provide a wide range of employment opportunities to the young people we support.