Building Better Futures by putting People First.
This is our vision and what we all should strive to achieve through our roles across we are aspire.
So what does People First mean? People First is our philosophy – our way or working – and it’s about putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do. For every colleague it is something we all think about; putting customers and colleagues firmly at the centre of processes, decisions and services so we can delight our customers and do a great job in building better futures for those in our communities.
You’ll see the People First logo associated with programmes of activity, services and marketing collateral. It’s something we can all live and breathe and is the lifeblood of our new Corporate Strategy 2019 – 2024.
Our strategic direction
Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, place shaper and property developer. We are a financially strong business. Profits are reinvested in new homes, in revitalising communities and in a comprehensive range of innovative support services, designed to transform lives.
Our vision and values
We know that our values have a major influence on our people and their behaviours and attitudes.
We are committed to ensuring that our values are fundamental in helping our staff decide on the right course of action in all circumstances and with all stakeholders.
We know that aligning the behaviours and attitudes to our stated vision and purpose is one of the key levers to successfully creating the right culture.
Watch our values being created
Our people
The Executive team is led by Sinéad Butters MBE, Group Chief Executive, who is supported by four executive directors. The board is responsible for setting strategic aims, reviewing management performance and ensuring that the business achieves its goals.
Financial information
Financial accounts
Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2019 [pdf] 3MB
Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2018 [pdf] 3MB
Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2017 [pdf] 4MB
Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2016 [pdf] 4MB
Financial transparency reports
July – September 2018 [pdf] 116KB
January - March 2018 [pdf] 7KB
January - March 2017 [pdf] 16KB
January - March 2016 [pdf] 13KB
October - December 2016 [pdf] 16KB
Value for money statement (VFM)
Reports and policies
Here you'll find key reports including our annual customer report and gender pay gap report.
Gender Pay Gap
Annual Reports
Aspire Annual report 2018-19 - Community.pdf
Aspire Annual report 2018-19- General.pdf
Annual-Report-in-Numbers-2018-19.pdf
Annual Report in Numbers 2017-18.pdf
Awards and accreditations
Debt Team of the Year – IMA Awards 2019
Best New-Build Accessible Scheme – Diversity in Housing Awards 2019
The Sentinel Business Awards Winner – Business in the Community 2019
24Housing Awards – Winner, Chief Executive of the Year, 2018
Stop Loan Sharks Award – Winner, 2018
Queens Awards for Enterprise : Promoting Opportunity - Winner 2017
Social Mobility Champion - Winner 2016
24Housing Awards – Winner, Best Apprenticeship Scheme, 2015
Inside Housing - Top 50 Development UK – Winner, The Orchard, 2013
PlaceShapers - Building Homes and Lives
Aspire Housing is proud to be a member of PlaceShapers, a national network of more than 100 community-focused housing associations. Our Chief Executive, Sinéad Butters MBE, is the Chair of PlaceShapers and across its members, PlaceShapers provides homes to more than 800,000 families and individuals.
Benefit to Society
We're proud to support Benefit to Society as we fully support the need to improve the portrayal of social housing tenants. We're one of 26 housing organisations, working to deliver a campaign that will challenge the way the public think and tackle the stigma associated with social housing tenants.
National Housing Federation
Aspire Housing is proud to be a member of the National Housing Federation - the voice of housing associations. The body represents members and campaigns for better housing and neighbourhoods.