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Who we are

We are an award-winning community hub, providing services throughout the week in a redundant church building that now buzzes with activity. Any profits made from projects are put straight back into services to support the local community and into maintaining our amazing building.


Absolutely everyone is encouraged to come down to Aspire and get involved. We are very much driven by what the community would like from us and projects are evolved around people and their needs, so if you have an idea, come and talk to us! Our volunteers are friendly, supportive and enthusiastic about the work they do. Aspire hosts lots of groups so there’s sure to be a like-minded group of people around for you to join.


If you would like further information, you can always pop in for a coffee and a chat as well as give us a call on 01983 716020


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Aspire Ryde Community Hub offers regular workshops for people to learn new skills such as upcycling, and creative writing, with additional sessions supporting mental health and individuals suffering all forms of hardship. 


This happens throughout the week alongside our paint recycling project; a refurbishment and sales bike shop; a regular craft sewing group upcycling fabrics into merchandise; and an eclectic selection of items for sale including bespoke commissioned products.


A wide range of community creative projects will be showcased including contemporary art supported by local artists.

What we do:

Community Fridge - numerous local retail outlets donate unused food to us some of which is cooked to provide a free lunch for our volunteers and members of the community. Much of the food is displayed in a weatherproof porch, available 24/7 to anyone who wishes to help themselves.


Upcycling activity groups to reduce isolation and encourage creativity, plus a cycle workshop

Aspire to Sew, free use of sewing machines and equipment plus instruction


Growing Great Things – a community gardening group aimed at the isolated and those with additional needs.


Aspire Works! Social Enterprise and Skills Hub – offering free ICT use and employability training.

Kingdom Play Soft play

 Inexpensive children’s play area accompanying low-cost café staffed by volunteers, stocking ethically sourced food and coffee. Customers may also purchase ‘suspended’ drinks and snacks for homeless and vulnerable people.

The Softplay features a large three-level play area for over 5’s and a ball pit for under 5’s. No Age restriction and various Parent and Toddler Groups throughout the week, including Treasure Box and Home Schooling.
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The Lost Crypt Escape Room

The UK’s first escape room inside a real church crypt.

This is no ordinary Escape Room. Your experience is based on the unique history, in a real crypt, within an unique historic church building in Ryde.

By playing The Lost Crypt you are supporting the important work of Aspire Ryde. All money raised from your booking goes straight back to into areas of vital need. This is not for profit.
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Creative Hub

The Creative Hub is a community multimedia production studio at Aspire Ryde where we strive to provide a platform for people to express their creativity.

The Aspire creative hub is a place for people to come together and unleash their creativity!
We offer a wide range of services such as:
Rehearsal space facilities
Graphic Design
Photography
Music and Video editing
Recording and Production Studio
Creative networking
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CONTACT US

 Have a question? We are here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch. 

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