About Us

Who are Aspire?

"Your track record to date is most impressive. You are managing to tackle those who are hardest to reach"
(HRH Prince Charles)

Since its creation in May 1999, Aspire has been dedicated to tackling homelessness at the root itself rather than attempting a quick-fix solution. Aspire recognise that the problem of homelessness is not going to be solved with a handout, instead we work with people to be empowered to take responsibility through real job opportunities.

What does Aspire do?

Aspire creates sustainable means of employment by employing people to work in its core businesses. Through this process employees feel they are contributing to the company's existence and as a result employees gain more pride in their work together with the drive to do the work itself.

Does Aspire work?

In the last year, 15 homeless people were helped into full time work, including several ex-offenders and people with a past history of drug abuse. Many employees were rough sleeping when they joined Aspire and all have been housed within 2 weeks. The majority of employees have moved on successfully. People have progressed to work in cafes, computing, factory work, and even into hotel management. Nationwide, 350 people have now directly benefited from employment through the federation of Aspires co-ordinated by the national company Aspire Support UK (ASUK). Additionally, many more are now helped by work placements in our businesses. For more information on the exciting range of activites across the country please see the following summary of the ASUK Prospectus Executive Summary

You may also like to take a look at the full ASUK Prospectus

Where can you find us?

Aspire is located in Bristol, together with Blackpool, East London, Manchester, Oxford and Sheffield, all working together to solve the growing social problem of homelessness.