Aspire Supported Living CIC

What Aspire Supported Living CIC does

Aspire Supported Living CIC is a Community Interest Company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Birmingham, England, providing supported housing for disadvantaged citizens who cannot access mainstream housing — including ex-offenders, homeless individuals, people with addiction or mental illness, and ex-service personnel. Its core product is an integrated housing solution spanning shared houses, bedsits, studio apartments, and self-contained flats, accompanied by four support modules: a Support Program with dedicated Home Support Workers and 24/7 on-call assistance, a 24/7 Maintenance Service, a Vocational Training Program at a dedicated training facility, and ACE (Aspire Community Experience) social engagement events. The underlying technology is described as a supported housing management system combined with in-person support delivery, maintenance operations, and tenant engagement platforms; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are referenced.

The company operates on a managed-services revenue model, collecting weekly service charges and supplementary fees from citizens in receipt of ESA, DLA, or PIP benefits. Distribution is entirely referral-based: ten referring agencies and government bodies — including NHS Foundation Trusts, the Probation Service, HMP Hewell, Midland Heart, Fry Housing, Mind, and Aquarius — feed citizens into a structured intake process (referral forms, Tenancy Pre-Assessment Sessions, home offers, viewings, sign-up). Marketing is limited to organic Facebook and Twitter activity plus an email newsletter, consistent with a public-sector channel strategy rather than consumer acquisition. Operational delivery relies on a "Local First" ecosystem of local suppliers, social enterprises, Job Centers, and training providers, with ~10 employees on record.

Name

Aspire Supported Living CIC

Legal name

Aspire Supported Living CIC

Website

https://aspireliving.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aspire Supported Living CIC is a Birmingham-based Community Interest Company providing supported housing and tenancy support for disadvantaged UK citizens — including ex-offenders, homeless individuals, those with addiction or mental illness, and ex-service personnel — via referral partnerships with NHS trusts, probation services, and charities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI)

Keywords

• Supported housing services
• Tenancy support programs
• Social housing
• Community supported living
• Housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Supported Housing Services: Revenue is generated through supported housing services where citizens in receipt of ESA, DLA, or PIP contribute weekly service charges and supplementary fees. The organization provides housing solutions combined with tenancy support services to disadvantaged citizens unable to access mainstream housing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aspire Supported Living CIC provides a comprehensive supported housing solution to disadvantaged citizens who cannot access mainstream housing. The core offering combines quality accommodation (shared houses, bedsits, studio apartments, self-contained flats) with structured tenancy-related support delivered by dedicated Home Support Workers, including a 24/7 on-call facility, pre-tenancy assessments, personalized support plans, and assistance with housing benefit, council tax, utility bills, mental health signposting, and addiction support. Services are complemented by vocational training, social engagement (ACE events), and 24/7 maintenance across all properties.

Product overview

Aspire Supported Living CIC is a Community Interest Company offering a unified supported housing solution for disadvantaged citizens. The core offering is the Aspire Supported Living Housing Solution, which provides accommodation options ranging from shared housing to self-contained flats. This is complemented by four integrated support modules: the Support Program (providing dedicated Home Support Workers and 24/7 assistance), Maintenance Service (24/7 property repairs and grounds maintenance), Vocational Training Program (training facility with courses, work experience, and employment preparation), and Social Engagement through ACE events (community activities and tenant engagement). All components work together as an end-to-end housing solution designed to help citizens progress towards independent living.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aspire Supported Living Housing Solution Comprehensive supported housing solution providing accommodation with ongoing support services for disadvantaged citizens, including shared houses, bedsits, studio apartments, and self-contained flats. Designed for ex-offenders, homeless individuals, people with mental illness, those with addiction issues, and ex-service personnel unable to access mainstream housing.
• Support Program Fully supported housing system with dedicated Home Support Workers providing tenancy-related support services, including a 24/7 on-call facility, dynamic and flexible support plans, and pre-tenancy assessments (TPAS) tailored to each citizen.
• Maintenance Service 24/7 maintenance and property repair service delivering general repairs, scheduled works, emergency responses, garden and grounds maintenance, and window cleaning across all supported housing properties.
• Vocational Training Program Training and employment support services offered at a dedicated Aspire Supported Living training facility, including vocational and non-vocational courses, work experience opportunities, CV writing, and interview preparation aimed at preparing citizens for employment.
• Social Engagement (ACE Events) Community engagement activities including monthly ACE (Aspire Community Experience) events such as football, museum visits, and cinema trips, along with tenant engagement meetings to support social inclusion and well-being of citizens.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fry HousingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferring agency that sends eligible citizens to the Aspire Supported Living housing solution. Citizens are assessed, risk-based property selection is conducted, and ongoing support tailored to individual needs is provided.
• Midland MencapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferring agency providing access to citizens with learning disabilities who require supported housing solutions. Follows the standard referral process with additional assessment and tailored support.
• Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation TrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMental health foundation trust referring citizens who require supported housing combined with mental health support services.
• MindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMental health charity referring individuals who need supported housing alongside mental health support services.
• AquariuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency referring individuals affected by addiction issues who require supported housing with recovery-focused support.
• Aspects CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCare agency referring citizens to the supported housing solution. Awarded Health, Medical and Social Care Employer 2018 at the Asian Apprenticeship Awards.
• Midland HeartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHousing provider referring citizens in need of supported housing solutions.
• The Probation ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment agency referring ex-offenders who require supported housing to reintegrate into society.
• HMP HewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrison referring inmates approaching release who need supported housing to reintegrate into the community.
• Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation TrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHS foundation trust referring citizens requiring supported housing combined with healthcare support services.
• Local Suppliers and ContractorsminorOthersLocal companies providing services including window cleaning, gardening, and maintenance. Wherever possible, supplies and contracted services are sourced from within the local market. Social enterprises and community-based organisations are preferentially selected.
• Local Job CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork closely with local Job Centers to promote local recruitment for posts within Aspire Supported Living. This Local First approach enables the organisation to give back to the local economy and community.
• Local Training ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong links with local training providers to enable citizens to access vocational and non-vocational training opportunities at the dedicated Aspire Supported Living training facility.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Midland Heart: Birmingham-based housing association and one of Aspire's named referring partners, providing supported housing and housing-related support across the West Midlands. Direct regional overlap with Aspire's Birmingham base and overlapping supported-living service design.
• Fry Housing Trust: West Midlands-based supported housing provider and a named referring partner for Aspire, working with ex-offenders and other vulnerable groups. Directly comparable operating geography and tenant populations, and overlaps with Aspire on the ex-offender rehousing pathway.

Direct peers

• Lookahead: UK charity providing housing and tailored support for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex social backgrounds, often commissioned by local authorities and the NHS. Highly aligned mission, tenant population, and supported-living delivery model to Aspire.
• Advance Housing & Support: UK specialist in supported housing and floating support for people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and other vulnerabilities, often via local-authority and NHS referrals. Closely matches Aspire's combination of dedicated support workers, personalised support plans, and progression-focused housing pathways.
• P3 Charity: UK charity providing supported housing and personalised support for vulnerable adults including ex-offenders, people with mental health needs, and those at risk of homelessness. Closely aligned with Aspire's referral-based intake, dedicated support worker model, and progression-to-independence outcomes.
• Aspects Care: Birmingham-based care provider and a named Aspire referring partner, delivering person-centred support and care services to disadvantaged adults in the West Midlands. Direct overlap on tenant population, geography, and the referral relationship that funnels clients into Aspire's housing solution.

Broad incumbents

• Sanctuary Supported Living: National UK provider of supported housing and floating support services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex social needs. Directly comparable operating model to Aspire, delivering housing plus dedicated support workers and 24/7 on-call capability across the UK.
• St Mungo's: Large UK charity delivering supported housing, recovery and outreach services for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping, including those with mental health and addiction needs. Comparable referral-fed model and tenant mix, particularly on the homelessness and addiction segments Aspire serves.
• Hightown Housing Association: UK housing association operating supported housing schemes for vulnerable adults including those with mental health needs and ex-offenders, with on-site support staff and pathways into independent living. Comparable in service design and referral-led intake.
• Home Group: One of the UK's largest housing associations providing supported housing and personal-support services for vulnerable adults including those with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and ex-offender pathways. Highly comparable service mix and tenant populations to Aspire, though operating at materially larger scale nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AspireLivingUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/aspiresupportedliving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspire-supported-living-cic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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