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Why we exist

Why we exist

Mission: To empower people to rebuild their lives and futures and realise their potential, by providing person-centred employment, enterprise development, housing and support opportunities.

Vision: To empower people to rebuild their lives and futures and realise their potential.

Values: Ambitious, Supportive, Person-centred, Inspiring, Reliable, Enterprising.

Our approach

Shared purpose and responsibility. We are a collaborative organisation; we believe we can only help to solve complex social problems through building trusted alliances and partnerships, by being embedded in our communities, and by being person-centred.

Harnessing innovation through enterprise. We practise an enterprising cultural approach, embracing digital, financial, community and social innovation to realise our vision and mission. This innovative approach is evidence-based, sustainable and preventative.

Inclusive and progressive. We are committed to becoming an inclusive and equitable charity, benefiting from a diverse group of talented people collectively working to achieve Aspire’s shared vision.

What makes us different? 

  • Over 60% of Aspire's team have lived experience of challenges that shape the psychological and trauma-informed guidance we provide to the individuals we support
  • Our support workers have 145 collective years of experience supporting disadvantaged people with complex needs
  • Partnership working is at the heart of everything we do

You can help us to support a growing number of local people in urgent need by getting involved with Aspire's life-changing work.

Sources: Oxfordshire Uncovered Report; open.justice.gov.uk

Published: 19th October, 2018

Updated: 6th February, 2023

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Aspire Oxford, St. Thomas School, Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1NJ Aspire Oxfordshire Community Enterprise Ltd (registered name) also known as Aspire Oxfordshire is a private not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales under No: 4270053. Registered Charity No: 111 77 26. VAT Registered: 309 4476 89. Registered company address: St Thomas School, Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1NP. Aspire Enterprise Services is a wholly-owned trading subsidiary, registered in England & Wales under No: 11562943.

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