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Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )

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.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 87

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.84
Program expenses£0.84 (£3.0 million)
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 1075317. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 87/100.

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £4M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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. Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 87/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £4M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
84% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. ASPIRE ( ASSOCIATION FOR SPINAL INJURY RESEARCH REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION ) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Richard Chaplin
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew R•••••• C••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr M••• F•••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr P•••••• T••••••••
Trustee
HA
Hamisha M••••
Trustee
JE
Jean-Baptiste W••••••
Trustee
JE
Jennifer L•••• S••••
Trustee
NI
Nicholas F•••••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca W•••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen G•••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£3.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
£3.8M revenue
FY2024
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£3.6M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£3.4M revenue
FY2022
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£3.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation … This page 87 £3.9 million 84%
Birmingham and Solihull Women'S Aid 89 £8.3 million 97%
Women in Prison Limited 87 £3.8 million 100%
Prison Reform Trust 87 £2.0 million 95%
Age Uk Richmond Upon Thames 87 £2.4 million 95%
New Philanthropy Capital 87 £3.2 million 97%
British Association for the Advancement of Science 87 £6.4 million 97%
National Centre For Universities and Business 87 £2.9 million 97%
Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (wiego) … 87 £7.0 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )

What is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )?
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. 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.
When was Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) founded?
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) was founded in 1999.
Where is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) trustworthy?
Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )'s registration number?
Registration: 1075317 (United Kingdom).
What is Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration )'s website?
https://www.aspire.org.uk
Are donations to Aspire ( Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation and Reintegration ) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.