Aspiring Futures supports women and girls to ‘Aspire for Better’ and improve their quality of life. We carry out our services under the following broad themes. Improved economic prospects Our aim is to provide the highest quality information, advice, guidance, training and personal development opportunities, to help women improve their economic futures. We do this by offering a range of learning opportunities (ESOL, literacy and numeracy, CV and job search, functional skills) through one-to-one mentoring, coaching and group sessions to remove barriers and assist progression into employment, education, training or volunteering. Improved health and mental wellbeing Our aim is to promote health and wellbeing and tackle loneliness, also to provide relief of mental and physical stresses and disorders of persons suffering from depression, distress, self-harm, family problems or breakdown, bereavement or loss. We do this by providing opportunities to connect with others, improve health and develop life skills through self-care guidance, food and mood workshops, physical activities, arts and crafts, ESOL, befriending support, mental health workshops, peer support, family activities, and community events. We offer 1-2-1 counselling, group counselling, bereavement support etc. There was significant improvement in self-image, self-worth and self-esteem amongst service users. 81% felt less tense, anxious, nervous or on edge after counselling, 84% felt less down, depressed, hopeless or unhappy during counselling Resilient children and families Our aim is to offer safe and comfortable activities for children to grow and become confident, resilient and healthy. During the last 12 months we have offered various services at different locations in the city such as Half term clubs, family activities, stay and play and counselling.

During 2024 to 2025 we have reviewed our strategic direction to see that our services reflect our mission and values. We have utilised various engagement methods to engage with stake-holders for example networking meetings, regular meetings with the leaders of other voluntary and community sector, partnership building with new partners in the City and in Black Country through joint project delivery. Staff have been engaged through weekly staff meetings, get togethers, 1-2-1 supervision meetings. Volunteers and service beneficiaries have been engaged through regular in-person services, and remote services including bespoke training opportunities. We also held events throughout the year to bring communities together and to improve stake-holder involvement in our services through advisory group feedback, informal discussions and questionnaires; as a result adding on our existing services to cater for community need some of the examples are dress making, mental health short courses, hate crime reporting and raising awareness of domestic abuse

The aggregate amount of remuneration paid to directors in respect of qualifying services are £ 56,641. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration