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Aspire Ryde

Aspire Ryde is a community hub, providing services throughout the week in a redundant church building which now buzzes with activity.

They offer free food and help to those in need, as well as running courses, events and workshops for the community to take part in.

Any profits made from projects are put straight back into services to support the local community and into maintaining the amazing building.

See their Website for more details and below are some of the articles which mention Aspire Ryde.

10, October 2019·4 min read

‘Desperately betrayed’ says one Isle of Wight service user on World Mental Health Day (updated)

With the closure of Mental Health Day Centres around the corner, one service user says all he's been offered is to 'pop along to Aspire' - who had to shut their wellbeing services down after funding cut

13, December 2018·1 min read

‘No catch’ to Ryde’s free nativity scene photo opportunity

Dress your family in the clothes provided for this nativity scene and have your photo taken free of charge in Ryde on Saturday 22nd, courtesy of volunteers from local churches.

Vic Mann and Hilary Searle with rep from Air Ambulance

4, September 2022·1 min read

£8,000 raised from Randonnee cyclists donated to Isle of Wight causes

A whopping £8,000 was raised from this year's Wayfarers Randonnee, all going to good causes on the Isle of Wight

20, December 2021·1 min read

Annual food donations for Aspire double as some families face tough Christmas

The principal said that the amount of donations received this year is more than double than previously collected and a sign of the community's recognition that so many families are going to have a tough Christmas

29, July 2020·1 min read

Aspire Ryde staff and volunteers thanked for support through Coronavirus

The new High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight visited Aspire Ryde and congratulated the staff volunteers for their role during the Coronavirus pandemic

7, March 2022·4 min read

Aspire Ryde take on service ensuring vulnerable Islanders receive high-quality support to live independently

Cllr Love says, "There may be some stumbles, but we are motivated to do our very best becoming stronger in our determination to be inclusive, fair and caring for Island people"

The outside of Aspire ryde from google maps

10, January 2023·3 min read

Aspire Ryde to benefit from ongoing fundraising and awareness campaigns as Red Funnel’s charity of the year

Independent Arts and RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch also receive support from Red Funnel as runners-up in charity selection process

20, July 2018·2 min read

Aspire Ryde: All welcome to documentary premiere

The human story of love, how a community is protecting the future of this important building, the trust that has been developed throughout the community has been captured in this documentary about Aspire Ryde.

19, December 2023·2 min read

Aspire’s ‘Feed a family at Christmas’ appeal raises over £8,000

Christmas brings hope with Aspire's meals and events for low-income Isle families

Green Party supporters welcome Dame Natalie Bennett to Ryde

3, July 2024·2 min read

Baroness Natalie Bennett rallies support for Green Party in Isle of Wight East

Isle of Wight sees Green Party surge as Baroness Bennett visits Ryde

9, November 2018·2 min read

Cabinet vote unanimously to scrap Local Area Coordinators

Despite huge opposition from service users and their families, as well as those who'll be expected to take over the care of the 600 people who rely on Local Area Coordinators, the Cabinet voted unanimously to scrap the service.

11, September 2018·2 min read

Celebrating Age Festival offers diverse and rich range of activities

The Celebrating Age Festival offer a diverse and rich range of activities that reflect the Island’s community, whether you are looking to try something new or participate in those familiar to you.

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