“If I had to sum up Aspire, I’d say it’s just a very accepting place. We’re a mixed bunch of people who have found our way here, for whatever reason. We help and support each other, rub along together really well, and find our own unique way to contribute. Some people come for a short […]
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Bob – eBay sales
“My top tip? Bring ear mufflers, as it can get noisy in here”, says Bob with a chuckle when asked what volunteering at Aspire is like. “Only joking, but the guys do like to banter, and when everyone’s in, it can be loud!” Bob is an experienced database designer, having worked at various companies before […]
ISO 27001 achieved!
We are proud to announce that on 16th March 2021 Aspire was formally awarded ISO 27001 certification of our processes for “Secure data erasure, recycling and refurbishment of data storage devices”. We’ve always taken our responsibility for secure handling of data-bearing items included in the donations we receive so it’s fabulous to have this independently […]
ISO27001 – We’re almost t...
The Covid catastrophe brought most of our development plans to a halt this year, but now we’re back on track and on schedule to achieve our ISO27001 award. This is a reflection of our commitment to implement the highest data security and destruction standards. Keep watching for updates on our website.
Aspire and GDPR
First of all what is GDPR? GDPR is the General Data Protection Regulation which comes into force on 25th May 2018. A good place to get all current information is the ICO – HERE The regulations tighten up and introduce new regulations about the storing, access and deleting of personal data. At Aspire we can […]