RI-13-CS-Aspire Ryde.pdf

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Aspire Ryde

RI-13-CS-Aspire Ryde.pdf - page 2/4 - Aspire Rydes journey to success

Aspire Rydes journey to success

RI-13-CS-Aspire Ryde.pdf - page 3/4 - Despite grant funding still representing…

Despite grant funding still representing an important element of Aspire Rydes business cycle, capacity and skills amongst the team for developing proposals is limited. As such, the CEO is keen to ensure that the business is not reliant on one person for bid writing and subsequently mentors other members of staff so that the skillsets needed to ensure future sustainability are embedded within the team. However, being financially self-sustainable will mean that Aspire Ryde does not have to depend on the availability of grants, nor will it have to rely on the abilities of the CEO for funding applications.

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Aspire Ryde consider highly engaged employees and volunteers central to the successful running of the business, as motivated staff are needed to provide a consistent service. The hub prides itself on its ability to inspire and equip volunteers and every day the hub provides a hot lunch for all staff and volunteers. This flat structure, where stakeholders, volunteers, employees and managers all sit down together makes everyone feel part of the organisation, which encourages input and creative ideas. In addition, with the experience and skills gained at Aspire Ryde, many volunteers have gone on to find paid work.