Charity & Social Values

At Aspire Education Academy, social value sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to inspire individuals to realise their full potential by improving lives through education, skills and employment.
Beyond learning outcomes, we are committed to giving back to the communities we serve through fundraising, volunteering and inclusive opportunities.

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Our Mission & Values

Our mission is: “To inspire everyone to realise their full potential by providing training and opportunities to improve quality of life through employment and skills.”

This is underpinned by our core values: Integrity | Excellence | One Team | Respect

These values guide how we support learners, partners and the wider community.

We create positive social impact by:

  • Supporting unemployed and economically inactive adults

  • Providing free community workshops

  • Promoting digital inclusion

  • Championing wellbeing and safeguarding

  • Partnering with local and national charities

  • Encouraging staff-led fundraising initiatives

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Creating Social Value Through Action

Fundraising & Staff-Led Challenges (2025)

Our staff actively take part in fundraising challenges to support important causes. In 2025, colleagues participated in:

  • 100-mile running challenge – Mark Blackburn

  • Abseil down Anfield Stadium – Andrew Sim

  • Marathon run – Olivia Morris

  • Sleeping out to raise awareness of homelessness – Keith Ellison

  • Walk for Life – Savannah Galea, Lucinda White, Lauren Smith Keane & Rebecca Aberdeen

  • Active April fitness challenge – Phil Williams & Kathrine Dawson

These challenges demonstrate our team’s commitment to making a difference beyond the workplace.

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Upcoming Charity Events (Planned)

We have exciting fundraising initiatives planned for the year ahead, including:

  • Active April – Led by Katy Dawson

  • Shark cage diving challenge – Led by Shane Parkinson

  • Mini 3 Peaks hike – Lead to be confirmed

  • Marathon run – Led by Mark Blackburn

  • The Big Silence (mental health awareness) – Led by Olivia Morris

Dates will be confirmed and shared as events are finalised.

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Charities We Support

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Charity Impact – At a Glance

We are proud to have worked with and raised funds for:

2024 Barnardo’s, Papyrus, Cash for Kids

2025 Cash for Kids (exclusive charity partner)

Our fundraising supports children, young people and families facing hardship, mental health challenges and poverty.

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Raised for charity
(2024–2025)

Through staff-led challenges and company-wide fundraising initiatives.

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Staff-led fundraising events
(2024–2025)

From marathons and abseils to sleep-outs and endurance events.

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Large scale fundraising events
(2024–2025)

Including Active April, Walk for Life, and The Big Silence..

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Staff actively involved in charity activity

Driving a culture of social responsibility and community engagement.

Thousands of local families supported: Through Cash for Kids grants, emergency funding and community programmes.

Free Online CV and AI Workshops

As part of our social value commitment, Aspire delivers free workshops open to everyone, including:

  • CV support workshops

  • AI & digital skills sessions

  • Employability guidance

These sessions remove barriers to learning and are available to anyone in the community, with no enrolment required.

Our free community workshops are open to everyone — you do not need to be enrolled with Aspire to attend.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your CV, tailor job applications and apply with confidence, or develop practical AI skills to boost productivity and career opportunities, our sessions provide hands-on support to help you take your next step.

Each course pathway features clear learning outcomes and support resources to ensure you’re equipped for your next steps.

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Improve Your CV Workshop
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Improve Your AI Skills Workshop

Why Social Value Matters to Us

We believe education should:

  • Create opportunity

  • Build confidence

  • Strengthen communities

  • Reduce inequality

  • Support long-term employment

Our work ensures Aspire delivers impact beyond qualifications.

Get Involved

If you would like to:

  • Partner with Aspire

  • Support a fundraising event

  • Volunteer

  • Attend a community workshop

Together, we can make a difference.