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We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2024!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is an Air Source Heat Pump?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Respect your neighbours during lockdown

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

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

Support to pay your rent during the coronavirus outbreak

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

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

A personal note from Sinéad Butters, Group Chief Executive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did you speak to us during our customer engagement roadshow?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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