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Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration )

Also known as: The Harebell Appeal

Aspire works with people with a spinal cord injury to create opportunity, choice and independence. We aim to support people to lead a fulfilled and independent life from the moment of their injury throughout their life. We are also committed to research in the field of technology to find cost effective solutions to improve the quality of disabled people's lives.

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Activities & Mission

Aspire works with people with a spinal cord injury to create opportunity, choice and independence. We aim to support people to lead a fulfilled and independent life from the moment of their injury throughout their life. We are also committed to research in the field of technology to find cost effective solutions to improve the quality of disabled people's lives.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,944,000
Latest Expenditure
£3,608,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 84.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £953,000
Charitable Activities £1,927,000
Other Trading £964,000
Investments £0
Other Income £100,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,048,000
Raising Funds £560,000
Governance £41,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,944,000
£3,608,000£3,048,000£994,000£1,173,000111 / 36
2024
£3,774,000
£3,562,000£3,031,000£2,214,000£1,050,000113 / 24
2023
£3,585,000
£3,671,000£3,125,000£2,002,000£1,117,000107 / 25
2022
£3,428,000
£3,472,000£2,993,000£1,112,000£456,00092 / 40
2021
£3,402,000
£2,857,000£2,580,000£1,581,000£1,315,00089 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration )

What does Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) do?

Aspire works with people with a spinal cord injury to create opportunity, choice and independence. We aim to support people to lead a fulfilled and independent life from the moment of their injury throughout their life. We are also committed to research in the field of technology to find cost effective solutions to improve the quality of disabled people's lives.

How much income did Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) report in 2025?

Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) reported total income of £3.94m and reported expenditure of £3.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) registered as a charity?

Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 1999 as charity number 1075317. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration )?

Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jean-Baptiste Wautier. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) operate?

Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) a registered charity?

Yes — Aspire ( Association For Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation And Reintegration ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075317.

Details

Address
Aspire
Aspire National Training Centre
Wood Lane
STANMORE
HA7 4AP
Registration Date
30 April 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957823
Charity Number
1075317

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Trustees

Jean-Baptiste Wautier Chair
Andrew Richard Chaplin
Dr Mary Gibson
Dr Pradeep Thumbikat
Also governs 1 other charity
Hamisha Mehta
Jennifer Laura Sacks
Matthew Christopher Bassett
Mohammed Belal
Nicholas Flanagan
Rebecca Wilmot
Stephen Gardiner

Also Known As

  • The Harebell Appeal

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