Aspire Support &
Wellbeing Services
We all need support sometimes, whether it’s through loneliness, prioritising self-care, struggles maintaining positive mental health or overcoming trauma. Aspire is offering women of all ages support that can be joined at any time, enabling them to find the connections they need to move forwards.
Social and Support Groups
(Self-referrals welcome anytime, email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk to register)
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Fifty & Beyond (FAB)
FAB is a friendly, accessible social group for women 50+ to come together to share chat, information and laughs.
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Breakfast Club
Join us every week for a complimentary, healthy breakfast and a chat.
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A Craft For All Seasons
A fun-filled, friendly group where you can use your crafty skills whilst making new friends.
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New Beginnings
Gentle peer-led support to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing with plenty of friendly chat and tea.
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Positive Progress
Support and friendship for women living with mental health issues. Share your experiences and coping strategies and learn new ones.
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Singing Sisters
Don’t worry if you aren’t musically trained, our choir is about fun, friendship and giving it a go together in a relaxed space without judgement.
Wellbeing Services
(Self-referrals welcome anytime, email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk to register)
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Podiatry
Aspire’s qualified podiatrists provide preventative care and treatment for problems affecting feet, ankles and legs, encouraging relaxation and improving wellbeing.
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Step Out Sisters
Join us for our monthly accessible walks with plenty of time for chat. Improve wellbeing with some light exercise - good company and refreshments are provided.
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Support Packs for Women & Families
By Request and Collection Only
Aspire provides packs of essential hygiene, store cupboard and other househol essential to women and families in need.
Please contact our support team if you or a woman you know coul benefit from one of our Support Packs.
Confidential Listening Service
If you are anxious, depressed, stressed or just needing to talk about something that is impacting on you, then our free, confidential listening service is here for you.
Face to face and telephone appointments available.
Aspire’s volunteer listeners are fully trained and will never judge you.
To arrange an appointment please contact our support team on 0191 389 1504 or email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk
Credit Union
Aspire offers a North East First Credit Union. Gain guidance surrounding financial matters or simply just pop in for a coffee and a chat whilst checking on your savings. This service covers areas such as benefit guidance, savvy spending, savings advice and is also an official NE Credit Union where you can pay into your savings account and learn more about financial support available in your local area.
Fifty and Beyond
FAB is a friendly women-only group for those over 50 to socialise, have a laugh, chat and reduce loneliness.
FAB meet once a week.
Sometimes FAB are joined by guest speakers who share information and ideas with our women.
If you would like to join our FAB group contact sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk or call 01913891504
Extra Social
Once a month we gather for a social afternoon! We usually have a shared food table, a quiz, lots of laughs and a chat!
Join us for picnics in the park, afternoon tea, pride celebrations and more!
All Aspire women of all ages are welcome!
Ageing Well Support
As part of the Ageing Well Agenda, there is a national focus on helping our older generation age well by enabling them to stay well and live independently for longer.
At Aspire, our support and wellbeing services ensure women of all ages can continue to socialise, meet new people and have someone to talk to, especially our older women, where loneliness can be a concern.
If you would like to join any of our support and wellbeing services contact sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk or call 01913891504
“Aspire is such a warm, welcoming organisation where people are supported, encouraged and never judged”
— Supporting Sister, 2024
“When I first came to Aspire, I was very nervous and lacked confidence. Over the last year or so I’ve been engaged in various groups which have helped build my confidence and allowed me to bond well with many of the women who come to Aspire also”
— Support Group Attendee, 2024