Clare is a Support Manager at Aspire but began her career as an administrator. In today’s blog, she spoke to us about how she returned to support work after COVID-19 and how she has progressed her career in the last three years.

Jeremy has been supported by Thera East Midlands for the past three years and has recently completed an exciting project to redecorate his bedroom with a dinosaur theme.

Throughout 2026 Gig Buddies with Thera Trust will be celebrating our 10th year as a project!

Patsy is an Operational Manager at Aspire, but she began her career journey as a lifeguard and fitness instructor.

We’ve had another fantastically busy year! Gig Buddies with Thera Trust has held 89 socials and seen everything from Lewis Capaldi, to Shrek taking his clothes off!

In today's blog, Ben talks about his experience since being supported by Aspire and the progress he has made with the support of his staff team and Matt, Head of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team.

We explore how Thera Trust’s Gig Buddies initiative is giving people more social choice and opportunities.

In February we launched our first ever Donation Drive, with an ambitious aim to raise £10,000 throughout 2025. We’re proud to say that after 3 months, we are now over halfway to our target!

Independence and control over finances is an accepted part of everyday life for many of us. However, people with a learning disability frequently face barriers when it comes to managing their own money. They may also need support with some aspects of their money, and so their experience of money and what it means to them may be different to others.

In today’s blog we’re speaking to Keely who works as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead for Thera East Midlands.