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.

    Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm

  • Breakfast Club

    Join us every week for a warm, healthy breakfast and a chat!

    Every Friday 9.30-11.30am

  • A Craft For All Seasons

    A fun-filled, friendly group where you can use your crafty skills whilst making new friends.

    Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am

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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.

    Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm

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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.

    Fridays 12.30-2pm

  • Welcoming All Seasons

    Support group taking you through navigating the seasons. Whether you're going through a difficult time, adjusting to change, healing, or simply in need of connection, you are welcome here.

    Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm

  • Crafty Welcome

    A warm and creative space where everyone is welcome to explore, share, and enjoy all things crafty! Whether you love painting, knitting, DIY projects, or trying something new, this group is all about creativity, connection, and fun.

    Fridays 9.30-11.30am

  • Spectrum

    Peer-led support group for neurodiverse women (diagnosis not necessary)

    The group is open to new and existing Aspire women

    Mondays 12.30-2.30pm

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.

    Mondays 9.30-11.30am by appointment only

  • Support Packs for Women & Families

    By Request and Collection Only

    Aspire provides packs of essential hygiene, store cupboard and other household essentials to women and families in need.

    Please contact our support team if you or a woman you know could benefit from one of our Support Packs.

  • Reflexology

    Reflexology is a gentle, holistic therapy that focuses on applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears. These points are believed to correspond to different areas of the body, helping to promote balance, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.

    This soothing treatment is designed to reduce stress, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes

    Mondays 9.30-11.30am by appointment only

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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

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!

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

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

The National Lottery Community Fund has enabled Aspire to offer our support services

“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

Did you know Aspire also offer women-only learning and courses as well as opportunities to join our support service delivery team as a Supporting Sister volunteer?

If you work with a woman you think would benefit from our support services why not speak to us about what we can offer? Email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk

Download our support registration form
Download our support registration form