Latest News

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour

Everyone should feel safe in their own home We want everyone living in or around an Aspire Housing home to be...

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Gas Safety Week 2024

We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2024!

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Recruitment Open Day

We are recruiting! Join us on Monday 5th August from 2pm – 7pm at Aspire Housing, The Brampton, ST5 0QW....

Aspire News

Elevating customer health & wellbeing

Some of our Holborn Place customers enjoyed a wonderful day of relaxation, thanks to the students at NSCG...

Environment

No Mow May

This May, we're jumping on board with the awesome No Mow May campaign to help spruce up our green spaces and...

Latest News

How to update your Universal Credit Journal

Updating your Universal Credit journal for April's rent increase If you're on Universal Credit, you get help...

Latest News

Annual review: Rent and service charges 2024/25

" From Monday 1st April 2024, our new rent and service charges will be in place, following our annual rent...

Important updates

An update on our recent IT system issues

As you may be aware, early last month, we experienced a cyber security incident. We immediately engaged the...

Important updates

Our services are back online

Update on our services and IT system issues We are pleased to share that our services are now back up and...

Involved Customers

Become a Customer Board Member: Why you should apply!

Are you a current Aspire Housing resident? Are you ready to have your say and influence decisions that...

Latest News

Why is it important to Shop local? 

At Aspire, we believe that supporting local businesses is essential for maintaining and strengthening our...

Latest News

ASPIREing Board Members

We’re looking for ASPIREing Board Members Are you an Aspire Housing customer? Would you like to have your say...

Involved Customers

The Experience of a 'Customer Board Member'

At Aspire Housing, we really care about our customers and what they think about our service, therefore we're...

How we perform

Tenant Satisfaction Measures

We love to get feedback from our customers, whether it’s because we're doing well or because we haven’t got...

Involved Customers

Become a Customer Board Member

Are you an Aspire customer? Are you interested in having your say and would you like to help make the...

Recognising the signs: How to identify Anti-Social Behaviour

Defining Anti-Social Behaviour Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) refers to actions that cause distress, harm, or...

Transforming Lives Through Partnership

A Story of Collaboration and Support Working collaboratively is one of Aspire Housings' key values. It's...

Housing Allocations Policy Consultation

A Look into Newcastle-under-Lyme Housing Allocations Policy Consultation Finding a place to call home is a...

Latest News

King Charles Coronation Afternoon Tea

As part of King Charles' Coronation, we held multiple afternoon tea events at some of our locations, read...

Our rent and service charge increase explained

From Monday 6th April 2023, our new rent and service charges will be in place.

Technology

Aspire Housing invest in smart thermostat technology Switchee

Aspire Housing has recently invested in social housing innovator Switchee, as part of a bigger project on...

Slow cooker partnership project a huge success

Aspire Housing join with Partnership Project giving away 1500 Slow Cookers. In the wake of the pandemic and...

Environment

Where we are now. Our latest SHIFT results

We are pleased to report that we have been awarded a SILVER environmental standard for 2022 as part of our...

Aspire Housing appoints new Executive Director of Finance

Aspire Housing appoints new Executive Director of Finance

Environment

Air Source Heat Pumps

What is an Air Source Heat Pump?

Environment

Solar Panels

What are they? Aspire Housing has approximately 500 properties with solar panels on their roofs which were...

Home Safety

Tackling damp and mould

We’re committed to tackling damp and mould You may have seen the recent news surrounding the tragic death of...

Events

Celebrating the Christmas Community Gift Appeal 2022

Our annual Christmas Community Gift Appeal is launching for its 11th year, supporting children and families...

Money Advice

Cost of living: Top tips to save money

The cost of living has been increasing across the UK. In May 2022, the annual rate of inflation was the...

Latest News

Achieve Training Update

Achieve Training update It is with regret that we announce that Achieve Training will be closing on 31st...

News

Supporting The Homeful Campaign

Staff members at Aspire Housing have been involved in this years 'Homeful' campaign, being led by the...

Latest News

Universal Credit and using a benefits calculator

There have been many different things floating around the internet about Universal Credit, calculating...

Latest News

Top 5 ways to quickly boost your mood

Sometimes, our mood can be quite sad or gloomy. Whether it’s a Monday morning or you’re feeling exhausted...

Latest News

Realise charity update

We have taken the decision to retire the Realise charity brand from the we are aspire group and these...

Developments

Working in partnership with Invisible Creations

We've been working closely in partnership with Invisible Creations to bring new, innovative and stylish...

Anti-social behaviour

ASB positive news story

One of our Locality Coordinators, Amy Jones, has shared a story about anti-social behaviour and how it was...

News

We've received a Tpas Landlord Accreditation Award!

We have been awarded the Tpas Landlord Accreditation in Tenant Engagement, which demonstrates our commitment...

News

Investing in our homes

We are committed to providing high-quality homes for our customers and this financial year, between 1st April...

Aspire to Work

Simple steps to prepare for a job interview

Job interviews require a lot of preparation. Creating a good first impression is what the interviewer will...

Important Causes

Dementia Awareness 2022

Last week was Dementia Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness for those with dementia.

Wellbeing

How to manage feelings of loneliness and isolation

In a time when we can instantly be connected to anyone in the world, why is loneliness and isolation at the...

Home Safety

What type of damp is in my home?

Damp can be a pain and cause problems within the home. Rising damp and penetrating damp are two main types of...

News

First-Time Fix

Ensuring that our customers enjoy a positive repairs experience is one of the core goals of our Maintenance...

Involved Customers

You said, we did

Listening to our customers and making improvements based on what is said is one of the most important things...

Wellbeing

What is stress?

Stress seems to be part and parcel of modern life. There are financial worries, social pressures, living up...

News

Changes to our Repairs Service

We have made some changes to our Repairs Maintenance & Improvements policy so we can offer our customers a...

Developments

Holborn Place 'topping out'

Our development, Holborn Place, has entered its final stages of construction!

Events

Projector Bikes

Appetite is an arts programme led by the New Vic Theatre, whose mission is to get more people in...

Aspire to Work

Top 5 tips for writing the perfect CV

Writing a perfect CV is an essential part of any job interview. It’s your chance to make the best first...

Home Safety

How to avoid condensation in your bathroom

Bathroom condensation can be lead to bigger problems such as black mould. This is a guide on how bathroom...

Chat 2 Aspire

Chat 2 Aspire - Shape Your Neighbourhood

Chat 2 Aspire gives an opportunity to directly communicate and consult with our valued customers about the...

News

Rent and Service Charge Increase 2022

March 2022 From Monday 4th April 2022, rent will be increasing by 4.1%. This increase ensures that Aspire...

Events

New Recycling Bins for Newcastle-under-Lyme Residents

Aspire Housing have worked closely with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to give our customers in the...

Q&A

Q&A - Sharon Battiste, Community Connector

Sharon Battiste has worked for Aspire Housing for over 13 years. Recently, Sharon stepped into the position...

Home Safety

Dealing with condensation, damp and mould in your property

Condensation, damp and mould can be a problem for a lot of us. But there are a few great tips you can take on...

Events

Annual Christmas Community Gift Appeal success!

Our 10th Annual Christmas Community Gift Appeal has been a success!

Developments

Gloucester Road development

Work is now underway to build 8 new family homes for affordable rent in Kidsgrove!

Chat 2 Aspire

Chat 2 Aspire survey 2021

If you are one of our rental, leasehold or shared owner customers, you should now have received our Chat 2...

Wellbeing

Complicated feelings during the Holidays - Togetherall

While the holiday season can represent joy, gratitude and togetherness, it can also be associated with family...

Developments

Residents are now moving into our Birch House Road Development!

Residents are now moving into their new homes at our Birch House Road development in Crackley! This has...

Home Safety

Gas Safety Annual Checks

In this blog we look at the importance of gas safety in your home.

Events

Community Gift Appeal 2021

Our annual Gift Appeal is launching for its 10th year!

Loan Sharks

Tackling Loan Sharks

We have teamed up with The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), Staffordshire North & Stoke-on-Trent...

Events

Community Wealth Fund Week

Aspire Housing is proud to be part of an alliance of over 440 organisations calling on the government to use...

Involved Customers

Involved Customers

Have you heard about our “Involved Customers”, and what they do?

Money Advice

Financial Crisis - how and where to get help

We know that this has been a difficult time for a lot of our customers. Getting help to pay for things like...

Involved Customers

OASIS - Get Involved

We always try to encourage our customers to get involved with our organisation, in order to provide them with...

Community Living

#LetsGetDigital sessions - Community Living

Over the past 18 months, we have been using the internet and going online more for working from home, video...

Loan Sharks

Don't be tempted by Loan Sharks

We know that things may be financially difficult at the moment with furlough ending, more redundancies or...

Involved Customers

Customer Expectations Prize Draw

We value our customer engagement and working with our customers in order to provide the best possible service...

Money Advice

Scams Awareness Update - Age UK

Scams are sadly a very common thing, and many people fall victim to them. With more people now using the...

Community Living

Community Living Gardening Competition 2021

Recently, we held our Gardening Competition among our Community Living Schemes to see which has the best and...

Money Advice

Natwest - Keeping Safe from Frauds and Scams

Frauds and scams aim to illegally obtain money from others without them knowing. These are some of the most...

Events

Town Deal Secures £50 Million Funding Boost

We’re delighted to share some fantastic funding news that’s set to benefit our communities!

Money Advice

Paying Your Rent

Paying your rent should be a priority and there are a variety of ways you can pay.

Events

Chesterton One Stop Shop - celebrating 20 years

A Newcastle-under-Lyme community advice and information hub has reached a notable milestone, as it celebrates...

Environment

Aspire - wildlife friendly areas

Over the winter, due to the cold conditions, we identified numerous sites that would be enhanced by meadow...

News

Why should you use 'My Account'?

We know times change and lives get busier. So we have 'My Account' for Aspire Housing customers. My Account...

Money Advice

Guide to Mental Health and Debt

Debt and mental health problems, be they caused by redundancy, bereavement, relationship breakdown, abuse or...

Events

EU Settlement Scheme

Are you an EU citizen living in the UK? If so, now the UK has left the European Union, you and your family...

Wellbeing

Top tips for starting your day right - Togetherall

Since March 2020, our lives have radically changed. We started working from home, stopped seeing friends, and...

Events

Aspire Housing retains its G1/V1 rating

We're delighted to announce that at the end of March 2021, the Regulator of Social Housing confirmed that...

Important Causes

Domestic Abuse

Millions of people experience domestic abuse every year. Housing organisations house and employ millions of...

Wellbeing

Togetherall - March

Togetherall are an online community for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an...

Aspire to Work

Aspire to Work - employability and skills

The past few years have been challenging for many people. At Aspire, we want to make sure we help our...

Developments

Zanzibar demolition - transformation

Demolition has now started at our new regeneration development! The well-known nightclub, Zanzibar, is now...

Events

Money Advice Team - celebrating 10 years

Our Aspire Housing Money Advice Team just turned 10 years! We offer holistic advice, supporting people within...

Home Safety

Winter Grounds Maintenance Programme

We will be undertaking a programme of grounds maintenance in order to uplift green areas in our communities...

Developments

Brighton House - transformation

We are investing £2.8 million in a complete redesign and refurbishment of Brighton House in Silverdale, which...

Home Safety

Christmas Fire Safety

Approaching Christmas, many of us have decorated for the festive seasons. But we need to make sure that we do...

Loan Sharks

Loan Sharks - what are they?

A loan shark lends money illegally and are one of the biggest hazards in the world of scamming. Loan sharks...

Home Safety

Health and Safety at Aspire

At Aspire Housing, safety is our top priority and ensuring everyone is practising this to the best of their...

Events

Community Gift Appeal 2020

Our Toy Appeal, one of Staffordshire’s biggest Christmas gift appeals, will hopefully bring some festive...

Events

Top 100 Apprenticeship Providers

Aspire Housing has happily been featured on the Government’s Top 100 Apprenticeship employers ranking 2020,...

Money Advice

My Rent Rewards: take advantage today!

We're delighted to announce that we have teamed up with My Rent Rewards, an app that offers you the...

Developments

Investing £20 million into 125 new homes

We're pleased to announce we've been given the green light to invest £20 million into building 125 new homes...

News

Our Promises

Over the past year, we’ve been working hard to set out Our Promises - you can read them here. Under Our...

Events

Places after the Pandemic

Covid 19 could offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for housing associations to deliver more with their...

Wellbeing

Togetherall - Different Name, Same Service

Feel like you need somewhere to talk? Togetherall is a free online community, a safe place to support your...

Developments

New homes underway in Knutton

A £3.5m redevelopment project is underway to build 30 new homes for older people in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Important Causes

We support Black Lives Matter

As a housing association that homes 20,000 people, we have committed to put people at the heart of everything...

Developments

New affordable homes in Poolfields

Six brand new affordable homes have become available for residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Q&A

We Work; We Build; We Care; We Share

In this article you’ll hear from our Group Chief Executive Sinéad Butters on her time over the last five...

Developments

Former RAF site transformed into affordable homes

A £2 million development of new affordable homes in Stafford has now completed on the site of former RAF...

Important Causes

Harry's Pledge

We're proud to get behind Harry’s Pledge, a united national commitment to support, recognise and champion...

Chat 2 Aspire

Chat 2 Aspire what happened next

Our largest consultation with customers Chat 2 Aspire happened last year. We spoke to nearly 1600 customers...

Developments

Aspire plans to invest £18.5m in Chesterton regeneration

Aspire Housing plans to invest up to £18.5m in a major regeneration project to create 125 new homes in...

Community Living

Community support throughout Covid-19

How we've been helping our communities during Covid-19 We may be delivering our services different at the...

Community Living

Respect your neighbours during lockdown

Respect your neighbours during lockdown

Important Causes

Staying safe from domestic violence

Millions of people experience domestic abuse every year and two women are killed by their partner or...

Wellbeing

Supporting you during Covid-19 health crisis

We’ve implemented a range of support services in recent weeks to help ensure the wellbeing of our vulnerable...

Money Advice

Support to pay your rent

Support to pay your rent during the coronavirus outbreak

Events

Easter egg appeal smashes donation target

Children across Staffordshire will have a spring in their step this April, thanks to an Easter egg appeal by...

Wellbeing

Big White Wall - Online Mental Health Service

The coronavirus outbreak has brought challenging times for us all, we’re all adapting to a new way of life...

Q&A

Personal Note from our CEO Sinéad Butters on Coronavirus

A personal note from Sinéad Butters, Group Chief Executive

News

Rent and Service Charge Increase 2021

June 2021 From April, We'll be making a small increase to our rent and service charges in order to provide...

Home Safety

Stormy weather predicted – repairs advice

Storms have again been predicted in the weather forecast, which unfortunately could cause damage to your...

News

Newcastle Borough Council Housing Policy

Newcastle Borough Council are reviewing their Housing Allocations Policy in collaboration with local social...

Events

TPAS finalist - Aspire to Work

We are pleased to announce that our Aspire to Work is a life-changing service offering employability support...

News

Keele University partners with Aspire Housing to improve local people’s lives

We’re delighted to announce that we are part of a new study, which will see experts from Keele University...

Events

Christmas Community Gift Appeal 2019

Children across Staffordshire will have a magical Christmas thanks to a joint appeal by Aspire Housing, Tesco...

Home Safety

Do you have a Hotpoint or Indesit washing machine or tumble dryer in your home?

A number of washing machines manufactured by Whirlpool are due to be recalled. This includes Hotpoint and...

Wellbeing

Big White Wall - Digital Mental Health Service

Big White Wall an online mental health community that has been commissioned by we are aspire and will be...

Aspire to Work

Aspire to Work We Share Event

Aspire Housing are part of PlaceShapers, the national network of over 100 community-based social housing...

News

Aspire joins the Community Wealth Fund Alliance

Aspire Housing has joined the Community Wealth Fund Alliance – campaigning for strategic, long-term funding...

Chat 2 Aspire

Chat 2 Aspire - Thanks!

Thank you for taking part in our biggest customer consultation event ever! During our Chat 2 Aspire event, we...

Developments

Chesterton regeneration – Oct 2019

Building better futures for everyone is what we strive for at Aspire Housing. And part of our commitment to...

Developments

£14m investment in Ashfields Grange

Aspire Housing plans to invest £14m in a flagship older persons’ scheme of 90 apartments in...

Events

Starts at Home Day 2019

On Friday 30th August, we will be celebrating Starts at Home Day – an annual spotlight on the vital...

Important Causes

Make a Stand against Domestic Violence

Millions of people experience domestic abuse every year and two women are killed by their partner or...

Chat 2 Aspire

Chat 2 Aspire customer engagement events

Did you speak to us during our customer engagement roadshow?

Events

Mill Rise is 10

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since we launched Mill Rise community living scheme in Cross Heath?

Wellbeing

Cycle group for over 55s

A 79-year-old customer has set up a cycling group for over 55s to help his fellow residents stay active and...

Q&A

Dementia Action Diary

As part of Dementia Action Week that took place 20 - 26 May, Diana Wilson our Housing Support and Wellbeing...

Important Causes

May is national stroke awareness month

Lynsey Tomlins, our Older Persons Team Leader, has worked for Aspire Housing for 10 over years and tells us...

Home Safety

Fire safety – Persimmon and Bellway Homes

You may have seen a recent national news story relating to a potential fire safety issue in some new-build...

Wellbeing

A Wellbeing and Support story

Lisa Baines lives in Silverdale and has suffered from anxiety and depression for some time. She has even...

News

We won Older Persons Housing Scheme award

Two older people’s housing schemes in Staffordshire have won awards at the Elderly Accommodation Counsel...

News

Working together with our tenants

The National Housing Federation (NHF) represent the work of housing associations like us and campaign for...

Developments

Chesterton Regeneration – March 2019

Building better futures for everyone is what we strive for at Aspire Housing. And part of our commitment to...

Wellbeing

Case Study: Ms P's Story

Ms P is in her 40s. She is receiving treatment for cancer, has mobility issues due to lymphedema and also...

News

Blurton Residents Association Award Win

Blurton Farm Residents Association has won the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their...

Events

Aspire & Tesco call for toy donations

Aspire Housing and Tesco are looking for toy donations from generous shoppers to help children across...

Developments

Chesterton Regeneration – November 2018

Building better futures for everyone is what we strive for at Aspire Housing. And part of our commitment to...

News

Sinéad Butters named CEO of the Year

Aspire Housing’s Chief Executive was honoured with a major award win this week at a leading industry awards...

Events

#Housingday 10th October 2018

24-hour social media event to celebrate the positive impact of social housing on millions of tenants, will...

Important Causes

Aspire pledges support tackle domestic abuse

We are proud to pledge our support to a national campaign to tackle domestic abuse in our communities.

Events

Memorial poppy garden for Silverdale

A memorial poppy garden is set to commemorate the Silverdale soldiers who lost their lives in the First World...

News

Tesco Bags of Help Blue Chips

This autumn we've been selected by Tesco Bags for Life to receive some funding that will allow us to put on a...

Events

Aspire Housing to take part in #wecareday

On Friday14th September, we are proud to take part in the Placeshapers #wecareday campaign.

Events

Starts at Home Day 2018

On Friday 31st August, we will be celebrating Starts at Home Day – an annual spotlight on the vital...

News

Social Housing Green Paper response

The Social Housing Green Paper published today aims to rebalance the relationship between landlords and...

News

It's easier and quicker to contact us online

Technology is now all around us and it's becoming ever more important in everyday life, that's why many of us...

News

7th in top 50 UK Landlords

Aspire Housing has leapt up the national landlord rankings this year, placing 7th in the annual Top 50...

News

Aspire wins Employer Engagement award

We were delighted to be presented with the Employer Engagement award last month at Newcastle-under-Lyme...

Events

Double doctorates for Aspire’s Chief Exec

What a week for our Group Chief Executive! Sinéad Butters MBE, Group Chief Executive of Aspire Housing and...

Developments

The future is bright for Brighton House

Aspire Housing is breathing new life into Brighton House in Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme, with a...

Money Advice

Tackle debt using Money Advice Team

Lynn Brookes, Income Recovery Team Leader at Aspire Housing urges customers to access our specialist money...

News

PlaceShapers launches ‘We Care’

PlaceShapers launches ‘We Care’ We’re proud to be part of PlaceShapers 2018 We Care campaign. We Care shows...

News

National Young Person Award Win

22-year-old Danielle Pointon is celebrating this week, having been awarded a national award for her voluntary...

Loan Sharks

Staff award for stopping loan shark

Aspire Housing’s Housing Services Team is celebrating this week after receiving a national award for its work...

Developments

Chesterton Regeneration Consultation

Building better futures for everyone is what we strive for at Aspire Housing and part of our commitment to...

Q&A

Why housing provides a great career path

I was recently musing about my career, and how, if ever I was asked, would I advise and encourage others to...

News

Aspire recognised in the Queens Awards

Aspire Housing receives royal recognition in the UK’s most prestigious business awards

Events

National Business Awards 2017

Aspire Housing has been shortlisted for the Positive Social Impact Award for the 2017 Lloyds Bank National...

News

Aspire Top 50 Social Mobility Employer Index

Aspire Housing has been ranked as one of the Top 50 employers in the UK’s first-ever Social Mobility Employer...

News

Aspire supports #webuild campaign

#webuild campaign is stepping up to deliver 88,000 homes.

News

General Election 2017: What it may mean

Sinéad Butters MBE is the Group Chief Executive of Aspire Housing.

Important Causes

Why we need to be Dementia Aware

Patricia Roberts is a Wellbeing and Housing Support Team Leader at Aspire Housing.

Events

Aspire customer stars in PlaceShapers film

Mike Nolan is featured in a national film called We Work which is changing perceptions of housing...

Important Causes

Dementia Awareness for Aspire Staff

We’re training our customers to be Dementia Friends – providing better support and greater awareness in our...