Our Partnerships
Aspire Foundation fosters collaboration, purpose and innovation.
At Aspire Foundation, we believe that children and families thrive when organisations work together with a shared purpose. Our partnerships are central to how we deliver high‑quality, accessible support across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. By collaborating with local authorities, health services, early years providers, schools, charities, and community organisations, we create a joined‑up network of support that meets the needs of families at the right time and in the right place.
Our approach to partnership working is rooted in trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children. Many of our partners deliver services directly from our Children and Family Centres, making it easier for families to access help without navigating multiple systems. Together, we build stronger, more resilient communities.
Working in Partnership Across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
Aspire Foundation has long‑standing relationships with a wide range of organisations that support children, parents, and carers. These partnerships allow us to offer early intervention, specialist support, and community‑based services that reflect the needs of local families.
We work closely with:
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Gloucestershire County Council
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Cheltenham Borough Council
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Tewkesbury Borough Council
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No Child Left Behind
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Action on ACEs Gloucestershire
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Families Information Service
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Voluntary and community sector organisations
These relationships ensure that our work is aligned with local priorities and that families benefit from coordinated, high‑quality support.
Delivery Partners
We are proud to work alongside a diverse group of delivery partners who bring specialist knowledge, targeted support, and community‑focused services into our centres. These partnerships strengthen our offer and ensure families can access a wide range of help in one place.
Our delivery partners include:
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Early Years Settings
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Schools
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Home‑Start Gloucestershire
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Street Programme
These partnerships enable us to offer a rich, varied programme of support for families with children from birth to 11 years.
Midwifery Teams
We have worked closely with local midwifery teams for many years, supporting them to deliver services within our communities. The introduction of community‑based midwifery hubs is an exciting development, and the first of these hubs has launched at our Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre. This partnership ensures that expectant parents can access antenatal and postnatal support in a familiar, welcoming environment.
Health Visiting Service
Health visitors play a vital role in supporting parents and very young children. We work in partnership with local health visiting teams who deliver clinics, drop‑ins, and Baby Hubs from our Children and Family Centres. Families can access advice on feeding, development, sleep, and wellbeing, as well as opportunities to have their baby weighed and speak to a trained professional.
Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
Our partnership with the Speech and Language Therapy Service allows therapists to meet families in our centres, offering assessments, guidance, and targeted support. By hosting SALT sessions locally, we help reduce waiting times and make specialist advice more accessible for families who need it.
Caring for Communities and People (CCP)
We have collaborated with CCP for many years to deliver services that support families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. This includes Stay and Play sessions, parenting support, and school‑based advice. CCP’s presence in our centres strengthens our community offer and ensures families can access practical, friendly support close to home.
Home‑Start Gloucestershire
Home‑Start provides emotional and practical support to families with young children. Our partnership ensures that families are connected to the right help at the right time, whether through home‑visiting support, peer groups, or specialist programmes such as Mothers in Mind. We work closely together to share expertise and make the best use of each organisation’s strengths.
Dad Matters Gloucestershire
Dad Matters Gloucestershire delivers a range of services from our Children and Family Centres, supporting fathers to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and look after their mental health. Their offer includes:
Stay ’n’ Play Groups A welcoming space for dads and their children (0–5 years) to play, connect, and meet other fathers.
Dad’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Group A supportive group that helps dads understand and manage their mental health, reducing isolation and promoting positive family relationships.
Baby Hubs
In partnership with the Health Visiting Service, our centres host Baby Hubs where parents can drop in for weighing, developmental advice, and early support. These hubs are an important part of our community offer, giving families easy access to trusted professionals.
Why Partnerships Matter
Partnership working allows us to:
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deliver joined‑up support
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reduce barriers for families
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provide specialist services locally
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respond quickly to emerging needs
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strengthen community networks
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improve outcomes for children
By working together, we create a seamless experience for families and ensure that support is accessible, welcoming, and effective.
Join Us
We are always looking to build new partnerships that enhance our offer and support children and families across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. If your organisation shares our commitment to early intervention, community support, and positive outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.
To discuss partnership opportunities, please contact:
Shelley Thomas, Community Team Manager (Cheltenham)
Emma Evans, Community Team Manager (Tewkesbury)
Tel: 01242 252185